Mallampati Classification

Question 1

What is the mallampati classification?

Answer 1

This is a visual observation made as the patient opens his or her mouth and sticks out the tongue. It determines the ease with which intubation can be accomplished. May also be helpful in determining the likelihood of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Question 2

Which class is this?

Answer 2

Class 1: full visibility of tonsils, uvula, and soft palate

Question 3

What class is this?

Answer 3

Class 2: visibility of hard and soft palates, upper part of tonsils, and uvula

Question 4

What class is this?

Answer 4

Class 3: soft and hard palates and base of uvula are visible

Question 5

What class is this?

Answer 5

Class 4: only hard palate is visible

Question 6

The higher the class the more difficult ____ will be, or pt will have higher risk of _____?

Answer 6

Intubation; OSA