Question 75 · LEK · Intubation
The Mallampati classification is used to predict the difficulties in endotracheal intubation. What class according to this classification is assigned to the situation where the soft palate is not visible in a patient with their mouth open?
- A. first.
- B. second.
- C. third.
- D. fourth.
- E. fifth.
Hint
Mallampati classes progress from all pharyngeal structures being visible to only the hard palate being visible.
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