| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8931007 | British Journal of Anaesthesia | 2016 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
This retrospective observational study demonstrates that cervical extension improves the specificity but decreases sensitivity of Mallampati examination. The Mallampati evaluation should be performed with the cervical spine in the neutral position to maximize test sensitivity.
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Authors
D.W. Healy, E.J. LaHart, E.E. Peoples, E.S. Jewell, R.J. Jr, S.K. Ramachandran,