Don’t have your patients say “awww” when checking the mallampati score #AirwayAssessment #MedicalEducation #HealthcareTraining #CRNA #Anesthesiologist #Nurse #Doctor #SRNA #Resident | Zachary Meade

The Mallampati Score is a quick, non-invasive way to assess your child’s airway - meaning how easy they can breathe, especially at night time. 😴 Why it matters: * Helps identify potential breathing issues early * Can be a clue in sleep apnea or snoring concerns * Indicator of mouth breathing, as mouth breathing pulls down the soft palate * Indicator of tongue ties and posterior restriction due to a humping tongue when opening to say “ah” Knowing your child’s score can give peace of mind and hel

Dr. Nicole Saldua 🦷✨ — Your Dentist BFF on Instagram: "Sleep apnea pre-screening – what I look for as a dentist 👀 1. Scalloped tongue Tells me the tongue doesn’t have enough room and isn’t resting where it should. 2. Hard-to-see airway (high Mallampati score) If I can’t visualize the airway when you say “ah” 3. Grinding, especially flattened anterior teeth Often a sign the jaw is being pushed forward at night to clear the airway. 4. Crowding that doesn’t make sense A major red flag for limited