| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2771174 | Seminars in Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
During sedation and recovery the airway of children with obstructive sleep apnea is vulnerable to collapse. This vulnerability arises from both an inherent collapsibility of the pharyngeal airway in these children and a heightened sensitivity to sedative and anesthetic agents. Pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic support may be required to defend pharyngeal airway patency in children with obstructive sleep apnea both during sedation and recovery.
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Karen MD,