Table 1 Assessment of intubation conditions.
Assessment of intubation conditions | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Variables | Intubation conditions | ||
Clinically acceptable | Clinically not acceptable | ||
Excellent | Good | Poor | |
Laryngoscopy | Easy | Fair | Difficult |
Vocal cords | |||
 Position | Abducted | Intermediate | Closed |
 Movement | None | Moving | Closing |
Reaction to insertion of tracheal tube and/or cuff inflation | |||
 Movement of the limbs | None | Slight | Vigorous |
 Coughing | None | Diaphragm | Sustained > 10 s |
