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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: ElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children ElectricAirway: Upper Airway Problems in Children

Educational Objectives

Donna M. Santer, M.D., Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Externally Peer Reviewed by Lauren D Holinger, MD, Robert J. Winter, MD and the AMA

Introduction

Airway obstruction is a common illness in children. The causes range from acquired viral syndromes to congenital malformations. Given the relatively narrow pediatric airway, local obstruction can be life threatening. This textbook uses a multimedia approach to discuss the croup syndromes, acute epiglottitis, subglottic stenosis, and tracheo/laryngomalacia.

Educational Objectives for ElectricAirway:

Regarding pediatric airway diseases, when the student is finished using this multimedia textbook the student should understand:

Typical clinical presentation and differential diagnosis of each specific disease.
Pathophysiology underlying the clinical presentation.
Evaluation process, including the various technical procedures.
Disease-specific medical and surgical treatment options available.
Possible local and systemic complications.

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