Table 5 Statistical characteristics of measured ultrasound parameters in predicting difficult intubation
Variable | Number of laryngoscopy attempts | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
< 3 | ≥ 3 | ||
Mean ± SD / number (%) | |||
HBV | 0.004 | ||
Yes | 109 (91.6%) | 1 (25%) | |
No | 10 (8.4%) | 3 (75%) | |
DSHB (mm) | 8.75 ± 2.02 | 9.74 ± 1.05 | 0.629 |
DSVC (mm) | 7.66 ± 1.87 | 9.81 ± 1.54 | 0.025 |
DSTI (mm) | 8.85 ± 2.24 | 12.78 ± 1.85 | 0.001 |
DBAC (mm) | 6.43 ± 1.64 | 6.96 ± 1.48 | 0.526 |