The narrowest part of larynx in infants is at the cricoid level. In administering anaesthesia this may lead to all except –
Correct Answer: Choosing a smaller size endotracheal tube
Description: Subglottic region (cricoid region) is the narrowest part of larynx in infants. Mucosal trauma to force a tube can cause post-operative edema, stridor, croup and airway obstruction.
The size of tube is very important, both oversize and undersize tube are dangerous :-
Oversize tube will increase the chance of trauma and post intubation edema, croup & stridor.
Undersize tube will increase the chance of aspiration (because uncuffed tubes are used in children and the best way to prevent aspiration is to use appropriate size tube).
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