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.
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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.