Characteristics of the fetal and infant respiratory system : What the pediatric anesthetist should know

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Respiratory complications are the most frequent incidents in pediatric anesthesia after cardiac events. The pediatric respiratory physiology and airway anatomy are responsible for the particular respiratory vulnerability in this stage of life. This article explains the aspects of pulmonary embryogenesis relevant for anesthesia and their impact on the respiration of preterm infants and neonates. The respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia are highlighted as well as the predisposition to apnea of preterm infants and neonates. Due to the anatomical characteristics, the low size ratios and the significantly shorter apnea tolerance, airway management in children frequently represents a challenge. This article gives useful assistance and provides an overview of formulas for calculating the appropriate tube size and depth of insertion. Finally, the pathophysiology and adequate treatment of laryngospasm are explained.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:73

Enthalten in:

Die Anaesthesiologie - 73(2024), 1 vom: 15. Jan., Seite 65-74

Sprache:

Deutsch

Weiterer Titel:

Besonderheiten des fetalen und kindlichen Atmungssystems : Was der/die (Kinder‑)Anästhesist*in wissen sollte

Beteiligte Personen:

Ninke, T [VerfasserIn]
Eifer, A [VerfasserIn]
Dieterich, H-J [VerfasserIn]
Groene, P [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Airway management
Apnea tolerance
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Embryogenesis
English Abstract
Journal Article
Laryngospasm
Respiratory System Agents
Review

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 26.01.2024

Date Revised 21.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00101-023-01364-3

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM366804308