Lower airway dimensions in pediatric patients —A computed tomography study

ConclusionThis comprehensive anatomical database of lower airway dimensions demonstrates that tracheal and bronchial diameters correlate better to age, and that tracheal and bronchial length correlate better to body length. All measured airway parameters correlated poorly to body weight.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - August 28, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Patricia Szelloe, Markus Weiss, Thomas Schraner, Mital H. Dave Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research