A useful algorithm for managing the difficult pediatric airway

Mark E Boseley; Christopher J Hartnick

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.05.009

A useful algorithm for managing the difficult pediatric airway

Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2007 Aug;71(8):1317-20. doi: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.05.009. Epub 2007 Jun 15.

Authors

Mark E Boseley¹, Christopher J Hartnick

Affiliation

¹ Madigan Army Medical Center, Bldg. 9040 Fitzsimmons Dr., Tacoma, WA 98431, USA. mboseley@comcast.net

PMID: 17573122
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2007.05.009

Abstract

Management of the pediatric airway can be extremely challenging. A useful algorithm is presented that can be used when faced with even the most difficult of airways. A new adjuvant airway tool is also presented, as well as a list of equipment for the operating room. We will attempt to emphasize key points while presenting a patient that we have recently treated.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Airway Obstruction / diagnosis*
Airway Obstruction / etiology*
Algorithms*
Apnea / complications
Down Syndrome*
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy / pathology
Laryngeal Diseases / complications*
Laryngoscopes*
Otolaryngology / instrumentation*
Otolaryngology / methods*
Palatine Tonsil / pathology
Polysomnography
Respiratory Sounds*
Tracheotomy