openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.mallampati_classification.v1.xml
A classification that relates to the degree of visibility in the oral cavity and pharynx to assess the difficulty of oral intubation by direct laryngoscopy.
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Mallampati classification.
Narrative comment about the Mallampati Classification.
The entire tonsillar pillars, uvula, hard and soft palates are visualised.
Partial uvula and soft palate are visualised.
Only the soft palate is visualised.
No visualisation of any structures beyond the tongue, only the hard palate is visible.