Class II: Visualization of the soft palate, fauces

What is Mallampati grade2?

According to the Mallampati scale, class I is present when the soft palate, uvula, and pillars are visible; class II when the soft palate and the uvula are visible; class III when only the soft palate and base of the uvula are visible; and class IV when only the hard palate is visible.

What is a Class 2 airway?

Keeping score with ‘class’ If you see a lot of room and can visualize the soft palate, uvula, the faucial pillars (the arches over the tonsils), and soft palate that is a Mallampati Class 1. If you see only see the soft palate, uvula, and faucial pillars, that’s a Class 2.