Description and function of a difficult airway service

Paediatr Anaesth. 2020 Mar;30(3):375-382. doi: 10.1111/pan.13783. Epub 2019 Dec 26.

Abstract

The goal of the Pediatric Difficult Airway Service (DAS) is to improve the care of children with airway abnormalities primarily through identification of children at risk for failed airway management. The airway service encourages early recognition and provides consultation, a plan for airway management, expertise in airway management, and follow-up care for children who have a difficult airway. The service has improved the education of healthcare professionals and heightened awareness about the consequences of failed airway management.

Keywords: acquired anomalies airway; child airway; congenital anomalies airway; difficult airway.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Airway Management / methods*
  • Airway Obstruction / therapy*
  • Child
  • Child Health Services*
  • Humans
  • Pediatrics / methods*