Risk factors of laryngeal injuries in extubated critical pediatric patients
Abstract Background The larynx in children is unique compared to adults. This makes the larynx more prone to trauma during intubation. Under sedation and frequent repositioning of the tube are recorded as risk factors for laryngeal injury. We examined the larynx of 40 critically ill children in the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-07-01
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Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-021-00064-0 |