Pediatric conditions associated with compromised airway: part I--congenital

• Published in: Pediatric dentistry Vol. 31; no. 3; p. 236
• Main Authors: Waage, Nicholas S, Baker, Suher, Sedano, Heddie O
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.05.2009
• Subjects: Abnormalities, Multiple; Adolescent; Anesthesia, Dental - adverse effects; Anesthesia, General - adverse effects; Child; Child, Preschool; Craniofacial Abnormalities - complications; Humans; Respiration; Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology; Respiratory Tract Diseases - etiology; Risk Factors

Epidemiological studies have confirmed that respiratory complications are collectively the leading cause of pediatric anesthetic-related morbidity and mortality Perioperative pulmonary complications associated with sedation and/or general anesthesia include obstruction, atelectosis, aspiration, pneu...