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1. Mallampati score - Wikipedia
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallampati_score
Description: WEBIn anesthesia, the Mallampati score or Mallampati classification, named after the Indian anaesthesiologist Seshagiri Mallampati, is used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation. The test comprises a visual assessment of the distance from the tongue base to the roof of the mouth, and therefore the amount of space in which there is to work.
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2. Mallampati Score - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK585119/
Description: WEBAug 5, 2023 · This activity reviews the history of Mallampati scoring and highlights its usefulness in preparing for endotracheal intubation and mask ventilation. It also discusses how the Mallampati score can change during pregnancy and its utility by the interprofessional team to predict obstructive sleep apnea. Objectives:
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3. Mallampati Score and Predicting Sleep Apnea
Link: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-apnea/mallampati-score
Description: WEBOct 16, 2023 · Key Takeaways. The Mallampati score assesses anatomy to determine risk for apnea or hypopnea episodes. It is divided into four classes, with higher classes indicating less visible airways. A high Mallampati Score can predict a greater risk of obstructive sleep apnea.
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4. Understanding the Mallampati Score - The Sleep Doctor
Link: https://sleepdoctor.com/sleep-apnea/mallampati-score/
Description: WEBFeb 2, 2024 · The Mallampati score is a simple, non-invasive tool that health care providers may use to assess a person’s risk of having obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The Mallampati score alone is not enough to diagnose OSA, but it can help health care providers decide who might benefit from additional testing.
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5. Mallampati Score and Obstructive Sleep Apnea | SleepApnea.org
Link: https://www.sleepapnea.org/diagnosis/mallampati-score/
Description: WEBSep 14, 2023 · Some health care providers use a simple visual test called the Mallampati score to help predict a person's likelihood of having obstructive sleep apnea. We describe how medical professionals use the Mallampati score and share information about other tools commonly used to diagnose the disorder.
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6. Mallampati score - WikiAnesthesia
Link: https://wikianesthesia.org/wiki/Mallampati_score
Description: WEBJun 21, 2021 · The Mallampati score is a classification system used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation based upon the anatomical structures visible during examination. A Mallampati score of 3 or 4 is associated with increased risk for difficult intubation.
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7. Mallampati Classification: Mallampati Classification - Medscape
Link: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2172419-overview
Description: WEBJan 12, 2015 · Generally speaking, the Mallampati score provides an assessment of the space within the oral cavity that will be used to obtain a laryngoscopic view used for endotracheal intubation. The...
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8. Mallampati Score and Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea - PMC
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4153107/
Description: WEBThe Mallampati score, tonsillar size, age, sex, and apnea hypopnea index (AHI) were analyzed. Odds ratio of having pediatric OSA (AHI > 1) with increase in Mallampati score and tonsillar size were calculated. Measurements and Main Results: A significant correlation was found between Mallampati score, tonsillar size, and AHI.
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9. Mallampati Score - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics
Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/mallampati-score
Description: WEBThe Mallampati score, which is based on the inspection of the upper airway, is a sensitive predictor of OSA.36 The patient is instructed to open the mouth as wide as possible while protruding the tongue as far as possible. There are four classes: Class I: the soft palate and entire uvula are visible.
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10. Mallampati Score Is an Independent Predictor of Active Oxygen …
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9181244/
Description: WEBMay 24, 2022 · Mallampati score has been identified and accepted worldwide as an independent predictor of difficult intubation and obstructive sleep apnea. We aimed to determine whether Mallampati score assessed on the first patient medical assessment allowed us to stratify the risk of worsening of conditions in patients hospitalized due to …