Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
https://bjan-sba.org/article/doi/10.1016/j.bjane.2021.06.016
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology
Original Investigation

Predictive model for difficult laryngoscopy using machine learning: retrospective cohort study

Modelo preditivo para laringoscopia difícil usando aprendizado de máquina: estudo de coorte retrospectivo

Jong Ho Kim, Jun Woo Choi, Young Suk Kwon, Seong Sik Kang

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Abstract

Background
Both predictions and predictors of difficult laryngoscopy are controversial. Machine learning is an excellent alternative method for predicting difficult laryngoscopy. This study aimed to develop and validate practical predictive models for difficult laryngoscopy through machine learning.

Methods
Variables for the prediction of difficult laryngoscopy included age, Mallampati grade, body mass index, sternomental distance, and neck circumference. Difficult laryngoscopy was defined as grade 3 and 4 by the Cormack-Lehane classification. Pre-anesthesia and anesthesia data of 616 patients who had undergone anesthesia at a single center were included. The dataset was divided into a base training set (n = 492) and a base test set (n = 124), with equal distribution of difficult laryngoscopy. Training data sets were trained with six algorithms (multilayer perceptron, logistic regression, supportive vector machine, random forest, extreme gradient boosting, and light gradient boosting machine), and cross-validated. The model with the highest area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC) was chosen as the final model, which was validated with the test set.

Results
The results of cross-validation were best using the light gradient boosting machine algorithm with Mallampati score x age and sternomental distance as predictive model parameters. The predicted AUROC for the difficult laryngoscopy class was 0.71 (95% confidence interval, 0.59–0.83; p =  0.014), and the recall (sensitivity) was 0.85.

Conclusion
Predicting difficult laryngoscopy is possible with three parameters. Severe damage resulting from failure to predict difficult laryngoscopy with high recall is small with the reported model. The model’s performance can be further enhanced by additional data training.

Keywords

Intratracheal intubation;  Laryngoscopes;  Machine learning

Resumo

Justificativa: Tanto as previsões quanto os preditores de laringoscopia difícil são controversos. O aprendizado de máquina é um excelente método alternativo para prever laringoscopias difíceis. Este estudo teve como objetivo desenvolver e validar modelos preditivos práticos para laringoscopia difícil por meio de aprendizado de máquina. Métodos: As variáveis para predição de laringoscopia difícil incluíram idade, grau de Mallampati, índice de massa corporal, distância esternomentoniana e circunferência do pescoço. A laringoscopia difícil foi definida como grau 3 e 4 pela classificação de Cormack-Lehane. Foram incluídos dados pré-anestésicos e anestésicos de 616 pacientes submetidos à anestesia em um único centro. O conjunto de dados foi dividido em um conjunto base de treinamento (n = 492) e um conjunto base de teste (n = 124), com distribuição igual de laringoscopia difícil. Os conjuntos de dados de treinamento foram treinados com seis algoritmos (perceptron multicamada, regressão logística, máquina de vetor de suporte, floresta aleatória, aumento de gradiente extremo e máquina de aumento leve de gradiente) e validação cruzada. O modelo com maior área sob a curva característica de operação do receptor (AUROC) foi escolhido como modelo final, que foi validado com o conjunto de testes. Resultados: Os resultados da validação cruzada foram melhores usando o algoritmo da máquina de aumento leve do gradiente com grau de Mallampati x idade e distância esternomental como parâmetros do modelo preditivo. O AUROC previsto para a classe de laringoscopia difícil foi de 0,71 (intervalo de confiança de 95%, 0,59–0,83; p = 0,014) e a recordação (sensibilidade) foi de 0,85. Conclusão: A previsão de laringoscopia difícil é possível com três parâmetros. Danos graves resultantes da falha em prever laringoscopia difícil com alta evocação são pequenos com o modelo relatado. O desempenho do modelo pode ser aprimorado ainda mais por treinamento de dados adicional.

Palavras-chave

Intubação intratraqueal; Laringoscópios; Aprendizado de máquina

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