Mallampati score is done for assessing:: (A) Size of the airway, (B) Oral cavity of patient for intubation, (C) Mobility of neck, (D) Size of ET tube
Answer is B. Ans. (b) Oral cavity of patient for intubation* Mallampati score, also known as Mallampati classification is used to assess the oral cavity of patient to predict the ease of intubation.* It is assessed by looking at the anatomy of the oral cavity; specifically, it is based on the visibility of the base of soft palate, uvula, fauces, and pillars.* A high Mallampati score (class 3 or 4) is associated with more difficult intubation as well as a higher incidence of sleep apnea.MODIFIED MALLAMPATI SCORING* Class I: Soft palate, uvula, fauces, pillars visible.* Class II: Soft palate, uvula, fauces visible.* Class III: Soft palate, base of uvula visible.* Class IV: Only hard palate visible