U.S., March 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07493356) titled 'Difficult Airway Prediction by Integrating STOP-BANG Criteria' on March 19.
Brief Summary: This study is being done to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the STOP-BANG questionnaire in predicting difficult mask ventilation and intubation among obese patients.
During the preoperative assessment, eligible participants will be enrolled in the study. The modified Mallampati score, thyromental distance, mouth opening, and upper lip bite tests will be performed along with STOP-Bang scores.
Later in the operating room, general anesthesia will be given, and bag-mask ventilation and intubation grade will be assessed and recorded. A corr...