Question

What should you remember about children's airways?

Accepted Answer

With these patients' airway, remember that:They have a proportionately smaller mandible and a proportionately larger tongue, both of which increase the incidence of airway obstruction.They have a proportionately larger occipital lobe, so when positioning the airway, place a folded towel under the shoulders to maintain a neutral position.In general, the airway of these patients are smaller and narrower at all levels.

Proportionately Remember Airway Smaller Larger Children's Patients Mandible