Table 2.
Level | Degree of Obstruction | Supine Position | Jaw Thrust (N) | MyTAP (N) | Overall Percentage of Agreement | κ | Interpretation κ |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
V | 0 | 7 | 18 | 29 | 60% | 0.41 | Moderate |
1 | 9 | 22 | 16 | ||||
2 | 44 | 20 | 15 | ||||
O | 0 | 30 | 35 | 49 | 68.3% | 0.35 | Fair |
1 | 4 | 13 | 8 | ||||
2 | 26 | 12 | 3 | ||||
T | 0 | 18 | 43 | 28 | 58.3% | 0.28 | Fair |
1 | 16 | 12 | 23 | ||||
2 | 26 | 5 | 9 | ||||
E | 0 | 25 | 52 | 32 | 56.7% | 0.14 | Slight |
1 | 12 | 6 | 15 | ||||
2 | 13 | 2 | 13 |
0 = <50% of obstruction, 1 = 50–75% of obstruction, 2 = >75% of obstruction, E = epiglottis, MAD = mandibular advancement device, O = oropharynx, T = tongue base, V = velum.