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👁️ Cormack–Lehane Laryngoscopy Grade

UseWhen to use: after laryngoscopy to record glottic exposure.

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StrataGrades 2b–4 prompt difficult-airway planning for subsequent attempts.

LimitsWhen not to use: comparing grades across different blades without con… · Pitfall: under-documenting positioning/blade. · Not sole future-difficulty predictor.

SourceCormack–Lehane laryngoscopy grading scale

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
Stored on this device for revisit reminders

This-shift next steps

After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.

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Clinical takeaway

1–4 (+2a/2b).

When to use

When to use: after laryngoscopy to record glottic exposure.

How it works

1 full; 2a partial glottis; 2b arytenoids; 3 epiglottis; 4 none.

Key points

  • 1–4 (+2a/2b).
  • View documentation.
  • Next: airway plan / help.

References

  • Cormack–Lehane laryngoscopy grading scale

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Best laryngeal view2b — arytenoids / posterior only

→Cormack–Lehane2b

  • View：Arytenoids only
  • Cue：Higher C-L grade — plan difficult-airway adjuncts / video / help
Best laryngeal view1 — full glottis

→Cormack–Lehane1

  • View：Full glottic view
  • Cue：Lower C-L grade — still prepare backup airway plan
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does Cormack–Lehane Laryngoscopy Grade upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Cormack–Lehane Laryngoscopy Grade calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Best laryngeal view 2b — arytenoids / posterior only → Result: Cormack–Lehane 2b（View: Arytenoids only, Cue: Higher C-L grade — plan difficult-airway adjuncts / video / help） Inputs: Best laryngeal view 1 — full glottis → Result: Cormack–Lehane 1（View: Full glottic view, Cue: Lower C-L grade — still prepare backup airway plan）
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