TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Pediatric Airway A1 - Russo-Menna, Iolanda A2 - Ellinas, Herodotos A2 - Matthes, Kai A2 - Alrayashi, Walid A2 - Bilge, Aykut PY - 2021 T2 - Clinical Pediatric Anesthesiology AB - FOCUS POINTSTo better understand pathologies, malformations, and difficulties of pediatric airways, it is helpful to know their embryogenesis and anatomy.Children are not small adults, and it is important to remind to all anesthesiology providers. The differences are related to functional anatomic structures in the pediatric patient, different availability of equipment adaptable to pediatric airways, and the extremely dynamic nature of pediatric airway problems.The high oxygen consumption combined with a lower functional residual capacity (FRC) and high closing capacity predispose children to hypoxia. Respiratory pathologies highly contribute to airway narrowing.Preparation to induction in children is crucial. The experience of being separated from the caretaker could become a stressful experience. The induction is a critical time when difficulties and cardiorespiratory problems may occur. The pediatric anesthesia provider must be flexible and consider all these factors while planning the anesthetic.Video laryngoscopy provides better views of the glottis compared to direct laryngoscopy, although intubation times may be prolonged. Skill acquisition in elective cases before use in complex difficult airway situations is recommended. Corrective maneuvers in the “Can see, can’t intubate” situation must be learned. SN - PB - McGraw Hill CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/11/12 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1176457611 ER -