Thyromental Distance of Adult Nigerian Population: A Pilot Study

Authors

  • B.C. Didia Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences University of Port Harcourt Author
  • B.N.R. Jaja Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Bayelsa State. Author

Keywords:

Thyromental Distance, Nigeria, Adult

Abstract

The thyromental distance (TMD) is a predictive indicator of the ease of endotracheal intubation. Studies in Caucasian populations have established a cut-off point whose positive predictive value can be improved upon when combined with other anthropometric indicators such as mallampati score, inter-incisor gap and atlanto-occipital extension. We determined the thyromental distance of 533 adult Nigerian subjects of different tribes and locality who were recruited by simple random sampling technique. The range of thyromental distance (TMD) was 6-11. 5cm. The mean value for males was 8.72 ± 1.03cm and 8.23 ± 1.10cm for females (P<0.01). 1.3% of the sampled population had a TMD of less than 6.5cm.

 

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Published

2006-06-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2006)

Section

Original Articles

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Thyromental Distance of Adult Nigerian Population: A Pilot Study. (2006). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 5(1), 25-26. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/304