Visual Diagnosis : Pediatric Airway Emergency

We present a case of a potentially difficult airway emergency in a pediatric patient. After presentation, we briefly review critical differences between pediatric and adult airways and management of the airway during these emergencies.

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Published in:Case reports in emergency medicine 2012-01, Vol.2012 (2012), p.1-3
Main Authors: Desai, Bobby K., Beattie, Lars, Ryan, Matthew F., Falgiani, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Air flow
Airway management
Anatomy & physiology
Case Report
Colleges & universities
Emergency medical care
Intubation
Larynx
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics
Respiratory therapy
Ventilation
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Summary:We present a case of a potentially difficult airway emergency in a pediatric patient. After presentation, we briefly review critical differences between pediatric and adult airways and management of the airway during these emergencies.
ISSN:2090-648X
2090-6498
DOI:10.1155/2012/495363