The relationship between night time snoring and cormack and lehane grading

Area of Science:

• Anesthesiology
• Airway Management
• Predictive Diagnostics

Background:

• Difficult intubation poses a significant challenge in anesthesia, often being unpredictable.
• Effective airway management is a primary concern for anesthesiologists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the correlation between a patient's history of snoring and the Cormack and Lehane grading score.
• To determine if snoring can serve as a predictor for difficult laryngoscopy.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive-analytical study involving 120 patients undergoing elective surgery.
• Patients were categorized into two groups: those with a history of snoring and those without.
• The Cormack and Lehane grading was assessed during direct laryngoscopy after anesthesia induction.

Main Results:

• A statistically significant difference was observed in the Cormack and Lehane grading scores between the snoring and non-snoring groups.
• Patients who snored exhibited higher Cormack and Lehane grading scores.

Conclusions:

• The study demonstrates a clear relationship between snoring and an increased Cormack and Lehane grading score.
• Snoring may be a valuable indicator for predicting difficult airways and informing anesthetic management strategies.