Publications by authors named "Chaitanya Prathyusha Apparasu"
Comparison of ease of intubation in sniffing position and further neck flexion.
Kiran Kumar Gudivada Nirmala Jonnavithula Sai Lakshman Pasupuleti Chaitanya Prathyusha Apparasu Syama Sundar Ayya
J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol
January 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study compares two head and neck positions—sniffing position (SP) and further head elevation (HE)—to see which provides better conditions for laryngoscopy and intubation in adult patients undergoing surgery under general anesthesia.
- Researchers assessed factors like difficulty of laryngoscopy, intubation ease, and glottic visualization between the two positions using a quantitative scale called the Intubation Difficulty Scale (IDS).
- Results showed that the HE position significantly improved glottic view and reduced intubation difficulty compared to the SP, suggesting HE is the better option for intubation.