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What is Mallampatti's classification is for? and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Inspection of oral cavity before intubation Mallampati score (Mallampati oropharyngeal scale)* Mallampati grading is used to evaluate the visibility of tonsil and tonsillar fossa which in turn assess the adequate mouth opening depending upon the grade.* Indications of Mallampati score are Oral cavity assessment to rule out difficult intubation (Inspection of oral cavity before intubation) & Sleep apnea evaluation.* Mallampati score is divided into four gradesClass 1Class 2Class 3Class 4* Soft palate, uvula, faucial pillars & posterior pharyngeal wall are visible* Lower part of faucial pillar & uvula are masked by the abse of tongue.* Upper part of faucial pillars & soft palate are visible.* Only soft palate is visible* None of the structure is visible.* Only hard palate is visible.