Table 3

Cormack-Lehane classification system for assessment of laryngeal view

GradeDescriptionBest C-L grade in control videos (n=30), n (%)Best C-L grade in intervention videos (n=15), n (%)C-L grade when inserting ETT in control videos (n=25)*, n (%)
1Full view of glottis17 (57)11 (73)8 (32)8 (57)
2Partial view of glottis6 (20)2 (13)11 (44)4 (29)
3Only epiglottis seen, none of glottis seen5 (17)0 (0)2 (8)0 (0)
4Neither glottis nor epiglottis seen2 (7)2 (13)4 (16)2 (14)
  • *In five attempts there was no insertion of ETT.

  • †In one attempt there was no insertion of ETT.

  • C-L, Cormack-Lehane classification system.