Pediatric airway nightmares.
Pediatric disorders that involve actual or potential airway compromise are among the most challenging cases that emergency department providers face. This article discusses the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon conditions in infants and children who may present with airway obstruction.
D'Agostino
James
J
Department of Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Upstate Medical University, 750 East Adams Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA. dagostinj@upstate.edu
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D004826:Epiglottitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D017703:Retropharyngeal Abscess / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014136:Tracheitis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging