💡 Patient sits upright, opens mouth maximally, protrudes tongue WITHOUT phonation. Classify based on visible structures.
Class I
Soft palate, fauces, uvula, pillars visible
I
Class II
Soft palate, fauces, uvula partially visible
II
Class III
Soft palate and base of uvula visible
III
Class IV
Only hard palate visible (soft palate not visible)
IV
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Mallampati Class
📊 Airway Difficulty Prediction
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📚 Evidence & GuidelinesClass I Recommendation
★★★★★(1985)
Citation: 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):429-434.
For anesthesia planning. Combine with other airway assessments.
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