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What structures are visible in Mallampati Class I?
What structures are visible in Mallampati Class I?
What structures are visible in Mallampati Class II?
What structures are visible in Mallampati Class II?
What is the visibility of the soft palate in Mallampati Class IV?
What is the visibility of the soft palate in Mallampati Class IV?
What is the Mallampati Classification?
What is the Mallampati Classification?
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Where should you observe the mouth during a Mallampati assessment?
Where should you observe the mouth during a Mallampati assessment?
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What instructions should you give your patient to obtain a Mallampati score?
What instructions should you give your patient to obtain a Mallampati score?
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How is the airway classified for the Mallampati assessment?
How is the airway classified for the Mallampati assessment?
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Study Notes
Mallampati Classification
- Mallampati Class I: Includes visibility of the soft palate, fauces, uvula, and tonsillar pillars.
- Mallampati Class II: Visibility of the soft palate, fauces, and uvula only, with tonsillar pillars not clearly seen.
- Mallampati Class III: Only the soft palate, fauces, and uvula are visible, but tonsillar pillars are obscured.
- Mallampati Class IV: The soft palate is not visible at all.
Purpose and Application
- The Mallampati Classification system correlates the oropharyngeal space with the ease of direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation, helping to assess airway management risks.
Observation Guidelines
- For accurate scoring, observe the mouth at eye level to get a proper view of the anatomical structures.
Patient Instructions
- Instruct the patient to hold their head in a neutral position, open their mouth maximally, and protrude their tongue without making any sounds to achieve an accurate Mallampati score.
Airway Classification
- The classification relies on visible anatomical structures within the oropharynx to determine the airway's classification.
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