Recall and Perceived Applicability of Ganzouri Airway Scoring System Versus LEMON Score for Airway Assessment Among Anesthesia Residents

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Ganzouri Airway Scoring System: This scoring system evaluates seven parameters: 1. Mouth opening (interincisor distance) 2. Thyromental distance 3. Mallampati classification 4. Neck movement 5. Ability to prognath (mandibular protrusion) 6. Body weight 7. History of difficult intubation Each parameter was scored, score interpretation from 1- 4 with increasing difficulty , ≥4 suggesting awake intubation.

LEMON Score: The LEMON mnemonic represents: 1. Look externally (facial trauma, large incisors, beard, etc.) 2. Evaluate 3-3-2 rule (mouth opening, hyomental distance, thyroidtomouth distance) 3. Mallampati score 4. Obstruction (presence of airway obstruction) 5. Neck mobility

Study summary

Our aim is to compare the recall and perceived clinical applicability of Ganzouri airway scoring system versus LEMON score for airway assessment from residents' perspective.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• Mean total immediate recall score — Within 30 minutes after completion of the educational lectures
  The total immediate recall score was assessed using a structured recall checklist within 30 minutes after completion of the educational lectures.

Trial sites (1)

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