title: Stridor in pediatric patients.
abstract: We have presented a classification scheme to help in evaluating the diagnosis of stridor in the pediatric patient. The correct diagnosis can usually be arrived at on the basis of a careful and complete history, physical examination, appropriate radiographic studies and bronchoscopy. The anesthesiologist should be aware of the problems associated with all these conditions. In every instance prompt establishment of an adequate airway is imperative.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000799:Angioedema / Q000150:complications; D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000150:complications; D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003440:Croup / Q000150:complications; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications; D004165:Diphtheria / Q000150:complications; D004825:Epiglottis; D004947:Esophagus / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications; D006391:Hemangioma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D007826:Laryngismus / Q000150:complications; D007827:Laryngitis / Q000150:complications; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000150:complications; D007830:Larynx / Q000002:abnormalities; D008202:Lymphangioma / Q000150:complications; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000150:complications; D019838:Neck Injuries; D010212:Papilloma / Q000150:complications; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000150:complications; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D014132:Trachea / Q000002:abnormalities; D014134:Tracheal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000150:complications; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000150:complications; D014826:Vocal Cord Paralysis / Q000150:complications