Cricoid ring: Shape, size, and variability in infants and children
Background: Knowledge regarding the shape, size, and variability of the cricoid ring is important to properly choose the correct endotracheal tube (ETT) in the pediatric patient. Studies have measured the size of the cricoid ring using methodologies such as moulages, magnetic resonance imaging, and...
Main Authors: | Tariq M Wani, Bruno Bissonnette, Mahmood Rafiq, Melissa Moore-Clingenpeel, Mazen Al Sohaibani, Joseph D Tobias |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia |
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Online Access: | http://www.saudija.org/article.asp?issn=1658-354X;year=2017;volume=11;issue=2;spage=203;epage=207;aulast=Wani |
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