Table 1 Criteria used to assess intubating conditions. Overall intubating conditions were rated as excellent if all variables were excellent, they were good if all variables were good or excellent, and they were poor if any variable was poor [8]
Variable assessed | Clinically acceptable | Clinically not acceptable | |
|---|---|---|---|
Excellent | Good | Poor | |
Laryngoscopy | Easy | Fair | Difficult |
vocal cords position | Abducted | Intermediate/moving | Closed |
Reaction to insertion of the tracheal tube and cuff inflation (diaphragmatic movements/coughing) | none | slight | Vigorous/sustained |