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).
Definition of barranca. plural. barrancas. also. barrancos. 1 : a deep gully or arroyo with steep sides. 2 : a steep bank or bluff.