Teacher:Indicate the presence of numerical data in the abstract (whether numerical data plays a key role in medical records), solely using the information from the abstract.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: Abstract: A patient is presented in whom endotracheal intubation was impossible secondary to an obstructing substernal goiter and laryngeal spasm. Cardiopulmonary bypass was utilized to provide safe induction of anesthesia and intubation so that the substernal goiter could be removed. Other alternative methods in anesthetic management are discussed.
Question: Does the abstract contain any numerical data?
Student:
No