Mallampati Classification Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What structures are visible in Mallampati Class I?

Soft palate, fauces, uvula, and tonsillar pillars (correct)

Soft palate, fauces, and uvula

Soft palate is not visible

What structures are visible in Mallampati Class II?

Soft palate is not visible

Soft palate, fauces, and uvula (correct)

Soft palate, fauces, uvula, and tonsillar pillars

Soft palate, fauces, and uvula (correct)

What is the visibility of the soft palate in Mallampati Class IV?

Soft palate, fauces, and uvula

Soft palate, fauces, uvula, and tonsillar pillars

Soft palate is not visible (correct)

What is the Mallampati Classification?

System used to correlate the oropharyngeal space with the ease of direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation Signup and view all the answers

Where should you observe the mouth during a Mallampati assessment?

At eye level Signup and view all the answers

What instructions should you give your patient to obtain a Mallampati score?

Hold their head in a neutral position, open their mouth maximally, and stick out their tongue without phonating Signup and view all the answers

How is the airway classified for the Mallampati assessment?

According to the visible structures Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

Test your knowledge on the Mallampati classification system with these flashcards. Each card provides details about the visibility of the soft palate and related structures. Perfect for medical students and professionals preparing for examinations.