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).
CHANCA PIEDRA Overview Information. Chanca piedra is an herb. The whole plant is used to make medicine. Chanca piedra is used for various disorders of the urinary tract including infections, pain and swelling (inflammation), kidney stones, and discharge from the urethra or vagina. Hepatitis B. Taking chanca piedra by mouth for 1-6 weeks does not improve hepatitis B symptoms, decrease the duration of acute hepatitis B, or decrease markers of hepatitis B present in the blood.