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Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports 2/2019

28.03.2019 | Pediatric Anesthesia (J Lerman, Section Editor)

Current Concepts in the Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway

verfasst von: Michelle Tsao, Andrew Wuenstel, Brian Zider, John Hajduk, Narasimhan Jagannathan

Erschienen in: Current Anesthesiology Reports | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

The goal of this paper is to review key concepts in the management of the pediatric difficult airway. Early recognition of risk factors and thorough preparation may be helpful in reducing the risk of complications during airway management.

Recent Findings

Management of difficult pediatric airway management may be associated with a high rate of complications. It is important that clinicians understand the patient profiles associated with difficult airway management and the equipment and techniques available to effectively manage these children. Airway ultrasonography and apneic oxygenation are novel techniques that have been increasingly utilized for their potential to improve safety during difficult airway management and will be briefly discussed in this review.

Summary

This review will highlight key current concepts in the management of the difficult pediatric airway.
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Metadaten
Titel
Current Concepts in the Management of the Difficult Pediatric Airway
verfasst von
Michelle Tsao
Andrew Wuenstel
Brian Zider
John Hajduk
Narasimhan Jagannathan
Publikationsdatum
28.03.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Anesthesiology Reports / Ausgabe 2/2019
Elektronische ISSN: 2167-6275
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40140-019-00319-y

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