Table 1.
Demographic characteristics and distribution of difficult laryngoscopy and intubation among surgical patients who underwent elective surgery in Tikur Anbessa Hospital from February 1 to March 30, 2016.
| Patient characteristics | Frequency, n (%) | DL, n (%) | DI, n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 18–64 | 225 (93) | 27 (12) | 11 (4.8) |
| ≥65 | 17 (7) | 6 (35.3) | 1 (5.8) |
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| Sex | |||
| Male | 129 (53.3) | 18 (13.9) | 5 (3.8) |
| Female | 113 (46.7) | 15 (13.3) | 7 (6.2) |
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| ASA status | |||
| I | 125 (51.6) | 12 (9.6) | 3 (2.4) |
| II | 102 (42.1) | 20 (19.6) | 7 (6.8) |
| II | 15 (6.2) | 1 (6.6) | 2 (13.3) |