Altered airway anatomy but challenges remains same.

ABSTRACT: The altered pediatric airway is a nightmare for an anesthesiologist. Managing such cases with limited resources makes it more challenging. Here, we report a case of pediatric patient with altered airway anatomy posted for gastrotomy and feeding tube insertion. This case highlights the management of pediatric difficult airway and discusses the various choices of anesthesia technique.

SUBMITTER: Harshad LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7458027 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature