Parameters | Score |
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N1: Intubation attempts | Each additional intubation attempt after the first one adds 1 point |
N2: Operators to attempt intubation | Each additional operator required to attempt intubation adds 1 point |
N3: Alternative intubation techniques or change head position | Each alternative intubation technique or change head position adds 1 point |
N4: Glottic exposure | 0 = good visualization of vocal cords with little manipulation 1 = tools manipulated in all directions to identify the vocal cords 2 = tools extensively manipulated in all directions to identify the vocal cords |
N5: Lifting force required to expose the vocal cords | 0 = lifting without assistance 1 = lifting required by assistant to improve view of the vocal cords |
N6: Optimize glottis exposure with BURP (backward, upward and right ward pressure) | 0 = none 1 = BURP applied |
N7: Techniques to aid intubation | 0 = none 1 = cuff inflation or Magill forceps |