Thyromental distance
Thyromental Distance
Thyromental Distance (pronunciation: thy-ro-men-tal dis-tance) is a clinical measurement used primarily in anesthesiology and emergency medicine to assess the ease of endotracheal intubation. The measurement is taken from the thyroid notch to the tip of the mandible, or lower jawbone, with the neck fully extended.
Etymology
The term "Thyromental" is derived from two Greek words: "thyro", meaning "shield", and "mental", meaning "chin". The term "distance" is derived from the Latin "distantia", meaning "standing apart".
Related Terms
- Thyroid Cartilage: The largest of the nine cartilages that make up the laryngeal skeleton, the organ that houses the vocal cords.
- Mandible: The lower jawbone in both mammals and birds.
- Endotracheal Intubation: A medical procedure in which a tube is placed into the windpipe (trachea) through the mouth or nose.
- Anesthesiology: The medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery.
- Emergency Medicine: The medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of unforeseen illness or injury.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thyromental distance
- Wikipedia's article - Thyromental distance
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