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Table 4 Comparison of total scores of two different forms of ULBT and MMT with CL grading for predicting consistency of difficult intubation

From: Evaluation of the reliability of the upper lip bite test and the modified mallampati test in predicting difficult intubation under direct laryngoscopy in apparently normal patients: a prospective observational clinical study

 

CL grading

McNemar-Bowker Test

P-value

Kappa

1

2

3, 4

Total

ULBT×2 + MMT Scores

3—4

82

77

13

172

0.128

0.160

5—7

55

120

38

213

8—10

18

29

18

65

Total

155

226

69

450

MMT × 2 + ULBT Scores

3—5

99

113

20

232

<0.001*

0.114

6—8

37

58

19

114

9—11

19

55

30

104

Total

155

226

69

450

  1. ULBT Upper lip bite test, MMT Modified mallampati test, CL Cormack and Lehane
  2. *significant (p < 0.05)