Situation category
Pediatric airway situations
Children are physiology-first. Oxygenation and weight-based planning matter.
Pediatric DKA / Acidosis AirwayPediatric DKA intubation is uncommon and high risk. The key danger is loss of compensatory ventilation and cerebral/hemodynamic complications.Pediatric Asthma AirwayThe tube may be necessary, but post-intubation air trapping is the danger.Pediatric Foreign Body AspirationA partially obstructed child can deteriorate with agitation or paralysis.Pediatric Septic Shock AirwayIntubation can unmask cardiovascular collapse; airway and shock resuscitation must run together.Pediatric Anaphylaxis AirwayEpinephrine and shock treatment are the priority while preparing for airway edema/bronchospasm.Infant Bronchiolitis AirwaySmall changes in tube size, resistance, and secretions matter in infants.Neonate / Infant Apnea AirwayIn very young patients, oxygenation and ventilation usually drive the resuscitation.Pediatric Trauma / Shock AirwayAirway, hemorrhage control, and perfusion are inseparable.