Simplified Airway Risk Index

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Simplified Airway Risk Index (SARI)

Simplified Airway Risk Index (SARI) is a medical risk assessment tool used to predict the difficulty of endotracheal intubation. Pronounced as /sɑːrˈaɪ/, the term is an acronym derived from the English words 'Simplified', 'Airway', 'Risk', and 'Index'.

Etymology

The term 'Simplified Airway Risk Index' is a combination of four English words. 'Simplified' is derived from the Latin word 'simplificare', meaning 'to make simple'. 'Airway' is a compound word, with 'air' derived from the Old English 'ǣr', and 'way' from the Old English 'weg'. 'Risk' is derived from the early Italian 'risco', meaning 'danger'. 'Index' is derived from the Latin 'indicis', meaning 'pointer' or 'indicator'.

Definition

The Simplified Airway Risk Index is a scoring system used to predict the difficulty of endotracheal intubation in surgical patients. It is based on five clinical parameters: Mallampati score, thyromental distance, interincisor gap, neck movement, and comorbidity.

Related Terms

  • Mallampati score: A classification system used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation.
  • Thyromental distance: The distance from the thyroid notch to the lower border of the mandible.
  • Interincisor gap: The distance between the upper and lower incisors when the mouth is fully opened.
  • Neck movement: The range of motion of the neck.
  • Comorbidity: The presence of one or more additional diseases or disorders co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder.

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