Modified_Mallampati_Classification v.1
Modified Mallampati Classification stratifies predicted difficulty of endotracheal intubation based on anatomic features.
To stratify predicted difficulty of endotracheal intubation based on anatomic features.
Position patient seated upright and direct patient to open mouth and protrude tongue fully. Modified Mallampati Classification: Class I: Faucial pillars, soft palate, and uvula visualized Class II: Faucial pillars and soft palate visualized, but uvula masked by tongue base Class III: Only soft palate visualized Class IV: Soft palate not visualized
1. Mallampati SR, Gatt SP, Gugino LD, et al. A clinical sign to predict difficult tracheal intubation: a prospective study. Can Anaesth Soc J. 1985;32(4):429-34. 2. Samsoon GL, Young JR. Difficult tracheal intubation: a retrospective study. Anaesthesia. 1987;42(5):487-90.
EVALUATION.modified_mallampati_classification.v0
