Vocal tract dynamics shape the formant structure of conditioned vocalizations in a harbor seal

M Goncharova, Y Jadoul, C Reichmuth… - Annals of the New …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Formants, or resonance frequencies of the upper vocal tract, are an essential part of acoustic
communication. Articulatory gestures—such as jaw, tongue, lip, and soft palate movements …

Analysing the impact of body position shift on sleep architecture and stage transition: A comprehensive multidimensional study using event‐synchronised …

HK Ahn, YJ Kang, W Yoon… - Journal of Sleep Research, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Although understanding the physiological mechanisms of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is
important for treating OSA, limited studies have examined OSA patients' sleep architecture at …

Comparison between head rotation and standard techniques for i-gel™ insertion: a randomized controlled trial

S Lee, K Nam, SJ Park, JW Ju, YJ Cho, Y Jeon - BMC anesthesiology, 2024 - Springer
Background This study evaluated the effect of head rotation on the first-attempt success rate
of i-gel insertion, aiming to alleviate the effect of gravity on the tongue and reduce resistance …

Rescue LeHeR manoeuvre during difficult video laryngoscopy to aid endotracheal intubation

S Rajan, G Sreekumar, L Arul… - Indian Journal of …, 2024 - journals.lww.com
A 35‑year‑old male (weight 70 kg, body mass index 25.71 kg/m2, American Society of
Anesthesiologists physical status II) with a history of hemi‑mandibulectomy 1 year back was …

Left head rotation (LeHeR), an innovative approach for intubation in patients with missing and loose teeth

PR Veparala, N Samagh, K Jangra… - BMJ Case Reports …, 2024 - casereports.bmj.com
Missing and loose central incisors pose a great difficulty to anaesthesiologists during
laryngoscopy and intubation. Left head rotation is a novel technique which facilitates …

The effects of simulated arch constriction on upper airway function during sleep

DI Kim - 2024 - open.library.ubc.ca
Study Objectives: It has been speculated that changes to the dental arch form following
orthodontic treatment with extractions may have negative effects on the upper airway space …

Nasogastric tube insertion in anesthetized, intubated adult patients: A comparison between combined lateral position with throat pack in situ and lateral position alone

R Biswas, S Chakraborty, S Mandal, SS Das… - Asian Journal of …, 2024 - nepjol.info
Background: Although the proper placement of nasogastric tube (NGT) is usually a simple
procedure, it may be challenging one in case of its placement in anesthetized intubated …