Pediatric

Question 1

The neonatal airway differs from the adult airway:

Answer 1

1) the larynx is located higher in the neck,
2) the glottis is shaped differently and angled over the laryngeal inlet,
3) the vocal cords are angled with
4) the narrowest portion in the subglottic region at the level of the cricoid cartilage.

Question 2

Prematurity is stratified into

Answer 2

1) mild preterm (32-37 weeks),
2) very preterm (28-31 weeks)
3) extremely preterm (<28 weeks) periods with increasing neonatal morbidity and mortality based on degree of prematurity

Question 3

/birth weight classification

Answer 3

1) Normal birth weight at term is 2500 g to 4200
2) low birth weight (<2500 g),
3) very low birth weight (<1500 g),
4) and extremely low birth weight (<1000 g