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What does Grade 0 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
What does Grade 0 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
- Tonsillar enlargement is so huge that they are virtually in contact with each other.
- Tonsils are enlarged and out of their pillars.
- Tonsils are fully inside the pillars. (correct)
- Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula.
What does Grade 1 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
What does Grade 1 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
- Tonsils found to be enlarged and out of their pillars. (correct)
- Tonsils are fully inside the pillars.
- Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula.
- Tonsillar enlargement up to the level of the uvula.
What does Grade 2 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
What does Grade 2 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
- Tonsils found to be enlarged and out of their pillars.
- Tonsils are fully inside the pillars.
- Tonsillar enlargement extends just up to half the distance of the uvula. (correct)
- Tonsillar enlargement is virtually in contact with each other.
What does Grade 3 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
What does Grade 3 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
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What does Grade 4 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
What does Grade 4 of the Tonsillar Grading Scale indicate?
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What percentage obstruction does 1+ tonsil indicate?
What percentage obstruction does 1+ tonsil indicate?
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What percentage obstruction does 2+ tonsil indicate?
What percentage obstruction does 2+ tonsil indicate?
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What percentage obstruction does 3+ tonsil indicate?
What percentage obstruction does 3+ tonsil indicate?
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What percentage obstruction does 4+ tonsil indicate?
What percentage obstruction does 4+ tonsil indicate?
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Study Notes
Tonsillar Grading Scale Overview
- Grades used to assess the size and position of the tonsils.
- Important for diagnosing airway obstruction or potential health issues.
Grade 0
- Tonsils are fully retracted and positioned within the pillars.
Grade 1
- Tonsils appear enlarged and extend beyond the pillars.
Grade 2
- Tonsillar enlargement reaches approximately half the distance towards the uvula.
Grade 3
- Tonsillar enlargement meets the level of the uvula.
Grade 4
- Tonsils are severely enlarged, nearly touching each other; referred to as "kissing tonsils."
Tonsil Obstruction Grades
- Classification based on the degree of obstruction caused by the tonsils.
1+ Tonsil Obstruction
- Obstruction ranging from 0% to 25% towards the midline.
2+ Tonsil Obstruction
- Obstruction ranging from 25% to 50% towards the midline.
3+ Tonsil Obstruction
- Obstruction ranging from 50% to 75% towards the midline.
4+ Tonsil Obstruction
- Obstruction ranging from 75% to 100% towards the midline.
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