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Advanced Trauma Life Support ATLS Student Course Manual 2018

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AIRWAY MANAGEMENT 29<br />

box 2-1 lemon assessment for difficult intubation (continued)<br />

Class I: soft palate, uvula, Class II: soft palate, Class III: soft palate, Class IV: hard palate<br />

Mallampati fauces, Classifications. pillars visibleThese classifications uvula, fauces are visible used to visualize base the hypopharynx. of uvula visibleClass I: soft palate, only uvula, visiblefauces,<br />

pillars entirely visible; Class II: soft palate, uvula, fauces partially visible; Class III: soft palate, base of uvula visible; Class IV:<br />

hard palate only visible.<br />

n FIGURE 2-4 Airway Decision<br />

Scheme. Clinicians use this algorithm<br />

to determine the appropriate route<br />

of airway management. Note: The<br />

<strong>ATLS</strong> Airway Decision Scheme is a<br />

general approach to airway management<br />

in trauma. Many centers have developed<br />

other detailed airway management<br />

algorithms. Be sure to review and learn<br />

the standard used by teams in your<br />

trauma system.<br />

n BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS

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