The Mallampati score, or Mallampati classification, named after the Indian anaesthesiologist Seshagiri Mallampati, is used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation. [1]

Oct 29, 2025 · What is the Mallampati Score? The Mallampati score is a medical classification system used to assess the visibility of the oropharyngeal structures, particularly the soft palate, …

Jul 14, 2025 · What is the Mallampati Score? The Mallampati score assesses anatomy to determine risk for apnea or hypopnea episodes. It is divided into four classes, with higher …

Feb 2, 2024 · The Mallampati score is based on what structures in the mouth and throat are visible to the health care provider when a person’s mouth is open and their tongue is shifted …

Oct 27, 2025 · What Is a Normal Mallampati Score? A normal or low Mallampati score (class 1 or class 2) indicates that the airway is wide and unobstructed, with most structures at the back of …

Feb 4, 2016 · In anesthesia, the Mallampati score (or Mallampati classification) is used to predict the ease of intubation. It can also be used to predict whether a patient might have obstructive …

The Mallampati score is determined by having the patient sit upright with their head in a neutral position, open their mouth as wide as possible, and protrude their tongue without phonation. …

Mar 12, 2024 · The Mallampati Classification assesses airway anatomy based on the visibility of oral structures during maximal mouth opening. It aids in predicting difficult intubation: Class I …

Oct 5, 2018 · The Mallampati classification evaluates the size of the tongue in relation to the size of the oral cavity (Fig. 49.2). The Mallampati score exists on a continuum; in general, a …

The Modified Mallampati Classification stratifies predicted difficulty of endotracheal intubation based on anatomic features.