Table 1. Airway Difficulty Scores.
1 | 2 | 3 | |
---|---|---|---|
Thyromental distance | >6 cm | 5-6 cm | <5 cm |
Mallampati score | Class I | Class II | Classes III-IV |
Mouth opening | 4 cm | 2-3 cm | 1 cm |
Neck mobility | Normal | Reduced | Fixed flexion |
Upper incisors | Absent | Normal | Prominent |
Total scores =15, difficult intubation ≥ 8.