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modified_mallampati_classification: Modified Mallampati Classification

Description

Retrieves the clinical description for the Modified Mallampati Classification. This system is used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation based on the visibility of oropharyngeal structures.

Usage

modified_mallampati_classification(class_grade)

Value

A list containing:

Mallampati_Class

The formatted class string.

Visibility

Description of visible anatomical structures.

Intubation_Difficulty

Estimated difficulty of intubation.

Arguments

class_grade

Numeric (1-4). The assigned Mallampati Class. 1: Full visibility (Soft palate, fauces, uvula, pillars). 2: Partial visibility (Soft palate, fauces, uvula). 3: Limited visibility (Soft palate, base of uvula). 4: No visibility (Hard palate only).

References

Samsoon GL, Young JR. Difficult tracheal intubation: a retrospective study. Anaesthesia. 1987;42(5):487-490. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb04039.x

Examples

Run this code

# Example 1: Class I (Easy)
modified_mallampati_classification(1)

# Example 2: Class IV (Difficult)
modified_mallampati_classification(4)

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