Neonatal Stridor

Abstract
Stridor is a common pediatric and neonatal sign that can sometimes be associated with life-altering or even life-threatening consequences. In the neonatal population, it is often due to use of an endotracheal tube that is too small, laryngomalacia, and subglottic stenosis. Patients often present with co-existing neonatal comorbidities such as patent ductus arteriosus and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Management of these patients is often complex, requiring exquisite teamwork by otolaryngology surgeons and pediatric anesthesiologists. This chapter reviews the pathophysiology of neonatal stridor as well as its presentation. It describes the surgical approach and challenges to anesthetic management. Crisis situations including code situationse, neonatal resuscitation, and tracheostomy are reviewed.

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