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Essential ultrasound techniques of the pediatric airway
Author(s) -
Stafrace Samuel,
Engelhardt Thomas,
Teoh Wendy H.,
Kristensen Michael S.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
pediatric anesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.704
H-Index - 82
eISSN - 1460-9592
pISSN - 1155-5645
DOI - 10.1111/pan.12787
Subject(s) - medicine , medical physics , intensive care medicine , airway , ultrasound , radiology , surgery
Summary Ultrasound of the airways is a technique which has been described in a number of recent articles and reviews highlighting the diagnostic possibilities and simple methodology. However, there is a paucity of information focusing specifically on such methods in children where equipment, technique, and challenges are different. This review article gives a general overview of the equipment considerations, scanning protocols, and clinical applications in children.