Table 3

 Proposed revised LEMON based airway assessment score

Airway assessment scorePoints
Number of positive unfavourable “look” criteria 0–4 points
Mouth opening less than three finger breadths1 point
Hyo-mental distance less than three finger breadths1 point
Thyro-hyoid distance less than two finger breadths 1 point
Presence of an obstructed airway1 point
Presence of poor neck mobility1 point
Total:maximum airway assessment score  =  9, minimum  =  zero