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