VOLUME 9 , ISSUE 1 ( January-June, 2024 ) > List of Articles
Pavithra Prabhu, SaiTeja Mathi
Keywords : Airway challenge, Case report, Deformity, Fiberoptic intubation, Pediatric difficult airway
Citation Information : Prabhu P, Mathi S. Anesthetic Management of Pediatric Difficult Airway in Child with Left Temporomandibular Joint Ankylosis. Res Inno Anesth 2024; 9 (1):18-20.
DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10049-2040
License: CC BY-NC 4.0
Published Online: 26-07-2024
Copyright Statement: Copyright © 2024; The Author(s).
Anticipated or unanticipated pediatric airway difficulty is always challenging for a nonpediatric anesthetist. Improper difficult airway management is the main reason for pediatric anesthesia-related mortality and morbidity. Concepts and protocols for managing difficult airways must be well established for this reason. There are several algorithms for managing difficult airways. Fiberoptic intubation (FOI) is an effective technique for establishing airway access in patients with both anticipated and unanticipated difficult airways. This article seeks to review the clinical technique of managing the airway in a 7-year-old child with left temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis. The child has a history of recurrent ear infections following a small injury to the face 3 months prior to admission. Infection, trauma, rheumatoid arthritis, and congenital deformity could be the leading cases of narrowing of the oropharyngeal airway.