Predicting a Difficult Airway Prior to attempting intubation one should assess the airway. 3-3-2 rule indicates normal alignment and can offer some reassurance. - 3 finger breadths between the incisor teeth. - 3 finger breadths between the hyoid bone and the chin. - 2 finger breadths between the thyroid notch & floor of the mouth. Mallampati Classification - Used to predict the ease of endotracheal intubation. - Ideally this is assessed with the patient sitting up and tongue protruded. - Classification is based on which parts of the oral cavity are visible: #Difficult #Airway #Prediction #Assessment #Preop #Anesthesia #Diagnosis #Mallampati
