MACOCHA Score to Predict Difficult Intubation in Critically Ill: Expectation–Reality Dissonance?
Mozammil Shafi
Keywords :
Endotracheal intubation, Intensive care unit, MACOCHA score
Citation Information :
Shafi M. MACOCHA Score to Predict Difficult Intubation in Critically Ill: Expectation–Reality Dissonance?. Indian J Crit Care Med 2025; 29 (3):199-200.
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