Assessment of airway parameters in obstetric patients and comparing them at different phases in the perinatal period: A prospective observational study
Kiranpreet Kaur,
Vaishali,
Pushpa Dahiya
et al.
Abstract:Background and Aims:
Airway changes occur in different stages of pregnancy. We aimed to evaluate the changes in the upper airway in obstetric patients during pregnancy, labour and after delivery using multiple airway indices and identify the predictive factors of these changes.
Methods:
This observational study was conducted on 90 parturients aged >20 years, having monofoetal pregnancy. The patient’s weight was noted, airway assessment including Mall… Show more
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