Open AccessCricoid ring: Shape, size, and variability in infants and children
Author(s) -
Tariq Wani,
Bruno Bissonnette,
Mahmood Rafiq,
Melissa MooreClingenpeel,
Mazen Al Sohaibani,
Joseph D. Tobias
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.203051
Subject(s) - medicine , cricoid cartilage , airway , computed tomography , sedation , radiological weapon , magnetic resonance imaging , ring (chemistry) , radiology , nuclear medicine , anatomy , surgery , larynx , chemistry , organic chemistry
Knowledge regarding the shape, size, and variability of the cricoid ring is important to properly choose the correct endotracheal tube (ETT) in the pediatric patient. Studies have measured the size of the cricoid ring using methodologies such as moulages, magnetic resonance imaging, and video-bronchoscopy. In the present study, computed tomography (CT) -based images were used to determine the shape, size, and configuration of the cricoid ring in the pediatric population taking into considerations growth and development.