Evaluation of laryngoscopic views and related influencing factors in a pediatric population

Mirghassemi, Asadollah; Soltani, Alireza Ebrahim; Abtahi, M

doi:10.1111/j.1460-9592.2011.03555.x

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“…There are little data about the difficult pediatric airway in an unselected, large cohort. This topic is addressed by two previous studies (8,9). In a cross‐sectional study on 511 consecutive patients, Mirghassemi et al.…”

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Incidence and predictors of difficult laryngoscopy in 11.219 pediatric anesthesia procedures

Heinrich¹,

Birkholz²,

Ihmsen

et al. 2012

Pediatric Anesthesia

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The general incidence of difficult laryngoscopy in pediatric anesthesia is lower than in adults. Our results show that the risk of difficult laryngoscopy is much higher in patients below 1 year of age, in underweight patients and in ASA III and IV patients. The underlying disease might also contribute to the risk. If the Mallampati score could be obtained, prediction of difficult laryngoscopy seems to be reliable. Our data support the existing recommendations for a specialized anesthesiological team to provide safe anesthesia for infants and neonates.

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“…In a cross‐sectional study on 511 consecutive patients, Mirghassemi et al. (8) found incidences of CML III and IV in 3% and 0%, respectively (Table 2). The findings are comparable to our results.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Incidence and predictors of difficult laryngoscopy in 11.219 pediatric anesthesia procedures

Heinrich¹,

Birkholz²,

Ihmsen

et al. 2012

Pediatric Anesthesia

215

146

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“…Some series of cases have demonstrated a relationship between mandible length and lip to chin distance being associated with Cormack and Lehane view classification. [17] In one study, bilateral microtia was associated with a 42% incidence of difficult laryngoscopy. [18] However, even if no specific diagnosis is known severity of disease or certain types of surgery are associated with increased risk for airway management complications.…”

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Pediatric airway management

Harless

Ramaiah

Bhananker

2014

Int J Crit Illn Inj Sci

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Securing an airway is a vital task for the anesthesiologist. The pediatric patients have significant anatomical and physiological differences compared with adults, which impact on the techniques and tools that the anesthesiologist might choose to provide safe and effective control of the airway. Furthermore, there are a number of pathological processes, typically seen in the pediatric population, which present unique anatomical or functional difficulties in airway management. The presence of one of these syndromes or conditions can predict a “difficult airway.” Many instruments and devices are currently available which have been designed to aid in airway management. Some of these have been adapted from adult designs, but in many cases require alterations in technique to account for the anatomical and physiological differences of the pediatric patient. This review focuses on assessment and management of pediatric airway and highlights the unique challenges encountered in children.

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“…about the airway. When compared with the adult population, problematic management of the pediatric airway (difficulties with mask ventilation or endotracheal intubation) is uncommon [7][8][9][10][11].…”

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