Acoustic Reflectometry and Endotracheal Intubation

Anesthesia and Analgesia, 1996

Authors: D. M. Eckmann, PhD, JD, R. Glassenberg, MD, N. Gavriely, DSc, MD

Conclusion: “As an adjunct to physical examination, acoustic reflection measurements may provide a simple method to identify difficult-
to-intubate and potential failed endotracheal intubation patients not identified by physical examination and relevant medical history alone.”