Table 3.
Criteria | No collar (n=76) | Collar (n=76) | |
---|---|---|---|
E | Incisor distance < 3 finger breadths | 2 (3) | 70 (92) |
M | Mallampati score ≥ class III | 12 (16) | 69 (91) |
O | Body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 | 1 (1) | 1 (1) |
N | Neck extension < 35° | 1 (1) | 76 (100) |
Anticipated difficult airway | 14 (18) | 76 (100) |
Values are represented as number (%).
LEMON, look externally, evaluate 3-3-2, Mallampati score, obstruction, and neck mobility.