4 results
Anatomical Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Airways 
Pediatric airway is... 
• Proportionally smaller larynx 
• Narrowest
Pediatric airway ... and cephalad • Risk ... much hiaher in pediatrics ... Differences #Anatomical #CriticalCare ... #Intubation #Diagnosis
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
American Academy of Pediatrics ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
specific questions to ask ... of a difficult airway ... - Oral cavity/Airway ... surgery Stress Testing ... stratification #diagnosis
How much radiation is used in paediatric radiology examinations compared to other exposures?

Estimated dose - Days
radiology examinations ... #PatientInfo #Radiology ... Comparison #Table #Risks ... #Testing #Study ... #Peds #Pediatrics