Clinical and Ultrasonographic Assessment of Airway Indices Among Nonpregnant, Normotensive Pregnant, and Pre-eclamptic Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract

(Int J Obstet Anesth. 2023:54:103637) Improper airway management is one of the leading causes of death for pregnant individuals. An ultrasound of the airway is a noninvasive tool that can be used to assess a patient’s airway and evaluate the risk of severe complications. This study aimed to compare the airways of pregnant and nonpregnant individuals using both a physical exam and an ultrasound exam.