A sternomental distance of 13.5 cm or less with the head fully extended on the neck and the mouth closed provided, using discrimi- nant analysis, the best cut-off point for predict- ing subsequent difficult laryngoscopy. A sterno- mental distance of 13.5 cm or less had a sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative pre- dictive values of 66.7%, 71.1%, 7.6% and 98.4%, respectively. While there was no association between sternomental distance and age, weight, height or body mass index (BMI), there was a
As the valley of Baca represents a valley of drought spiritually and dejection, where the only water is that of tears, so the pilgrim's making it a well (by having his strength in Jehovah) symbolizes ever flowing comfort and salvation (John 4:14; Isaiah 12:3; compare Psalm 23:4).
Rocca Flea is a fortified palazzo in Gualdo Tadino, Umbria. In Valletta, Malta, Casa Rocca Piccola is one of the last remaining unconverted palazzi, that is still lived in today by a noble family. In Sardinia, the Rocca Doria, a stronghold of the Doria of Genoa, gives its name to the commune Monteleone Rocca Doria. From the earliest stage, when church and rocca were the only stone structures the distinction between 'castles' and 'villages' is already one of degree rather than kind.