Mallampatti’s classification is for?
Correct Answer: Inspection of oral cavity before intubation
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Inspection of oral cavity before intubation Mallampati score (Mallampati oropharyngeal scale)* Mallampati grading is used to evaluate the visibility of tonsil and tonsillar fossa which in turn assess the adequate mouth opening depending upon the grade.* Indications of Mallampati score are Oral cavity assessment to rule out difficult intubation (Inspection of oral cavity before intubation) & Sleep apnea evaluation.* Mallampati score is divided into four gradesClass 1Class 2Class 3Class 4* Soft palate, uvula, faucial pillars & posterior pharyngeal wall are visible* Lower part of faucial pillar & uvula are masked by the abse of tongue.* Upper part of faucial pillars & soft palate are visible.* Only soft palate is visible* None of the structure is visible.* Only hard palate is visible.
Category:
Anaesthesia
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now