Interestingly we could stop documenting our best view as every airway management procedure is unique in itself and the context will never b the same. Predictive power of a good/bad glottic view for a next intubation is low as next procedure will b different (procedure, airway manager, physiology)
Lots of variables impacting glottic view but it’s still prob most reliable predictor of future glottic view. Plus if variables properly documented their impact can be estimated. Are you saying a prev 3b view w MacVL by consultant anaes in well positioned elective patient isn’t of interest?
Yes it can be a reliable predictor but if the patient needs to be intubated in bed it will be totally different than in the ct scanner. Even with best positioning. The context will never b the same. If they intubate <3 minutes, the cords may still be partially closed…too many variables.