Congenital disorders Flashcards

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Why are children with down syndrome higher risk airways?

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Large protruding tongue
Short neck
Enlarged adenoids/tonsils
Atlanto-axial instability (careful with neck manipulation)
High risk OSA
Sub glottic stenosis
High risk GORD
Recurrent URTI’s

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