Pediatric difficult airway management: Key strategies and case insights
Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey), cilt.42, sa.2, ss.231-233, 2025 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 42 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.52142/omujecm.42.2.20
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Experimental and Clinical Medicine (Turkey)
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, Academic Search Premier
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.231-233
- Anahtar Kelimeler: airway management, pediatric difficult airway, video laryngoscopy
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Pediatric difficult airway management poses significant challenges due to unique anatomical and physiological features, particularly in neonates and infants. We reported the case of a 3-month-old, 5200-gram male infant with dysmorphic features, including anencephaly, macrocephaly, microphthalmia, micrognathia, and nasal anomaly, who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. Following preoxygenation and induction with inhalation anesthesia and 4 mg/kg IV propofol, successful intubation was achieved using video laryngoscopy with a size 3.0 endotracheal tube. The surgery was completed without complications, and the patient was safely extubated in the intensive care unit. This case underscores the importance of individualized strategies and proficiency with video laryngoscopy for the safe and effective management of pediatric difficult airways.