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Table 1 The modified Cormack-Lehane grading scale used to evaluate the laryngoscopic findings obtained in the present study

From: Balloon laryngoscopy reduces head extension and blade leverage in patients with potential cervical spine injury

Laryngoscopic view

Grade

The anterior commissure of glottis is visible

I

More than 50% of glottis is visible; the anterior

IIa

commissure of glottis is not visible

 

Less than 50% of glottis is visible, including its

IIb

posterior commissure and the arytenoid cartilages

 

Only the arytenoid cartilages and the epiglottis are visible

IIIa

Only the epiglottis is visible

IIIb

Only the retropharyngeal wall is visible

IV

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Critical Care

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