What is the 3 finger breath test? Unpacking the 3-3-2 Airway Assessment Rule
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While the term "3 finger breath test" is commonly searched, it's actually a misnomer for the 3-3-2 rule, a standard medical assessment used by clinicians to predict the potential for a difficult intubation. This test measures specific distances on a patient's head and neck to determine the accessibility of the airway, and does not involve breathing at all.
