Utilization of apnea-hypopnea index as a novel predictive factor for difficult mask ventilation in the Chinese population under general anesthesia-MedSci.cn

Utilization of apnea-hypopnea index as a novel predictive factor for difficult mask ventilation in the Chinese population under general anesthesia

Wang, JY; Li, JJ; Zhao, PC; Pu, X; Hu, R; Jiang, H

Jiang, H (corresponding author), Shanghai Jiao Tong Univ, Sch Med, Shanghai Peoples Hosp 9, Dept Anesthesiol, Zhizaoju Rd 639, Shanghai 200011, Peoples R China.

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Abstract

Purpose Difficult mask ventilation (DMV) is a potentially life-threatening situation that can arise during anesthesia. However, most clinical predicto......

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