The small size of the pediatric airway and the significant risk of airway scarring contraindicates all surgical airway management techniques with the exception of the needle cricothyroidotomy.
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Q5: Endotracheal intubation bypasses the natural functions of
Q6: Blind nasotracheal intubation cannot be performed on
Q7: Although there are a number of ways
Q8: Preparing the patient for intubation occurs in
Q9: Combitubes are sized for pediatric patients.
Q11: Generally speaking, nasal intubation is carried out
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Q13: The LMA is sized for children over
Q14: An endotracheal tube prevents aspiration.
Q15: The pediatric patient has minimal respiratory reserve.
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