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Shopping for Surgery - June 2015 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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T he most important difference between children and adults when it comes to airway management is exactly what you'd expect: size. Smaller nasal passages are more likely to become obstructed with blood or secretions, and tracheal edema is more likely to increase airway resistance. 4 6 O U T P A T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E | J U N E 2 0 1 5 z BABY'S BREATH Larger heads (relative to body size) and smaller nasal passages require different tools and techniques. Ronald S. Litman, DO Airway Management For Tiny Customers Pediatric patients can present a unique set of challenges. Ronald S. Litman, DO | Philadelphia, Pa.

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