Abstrakt: |
The article explores the complexities of neonatal anesthesiology, emphasizing the unique challenges of providing anesthesia to neonates up to 28 days old. Topics include the anatomical challenges of intubation in neonates, such as their large heads, narrow nasal passages, and elevated larynx; the physiological differences, like the immature cricoid cartilage and its implications for cuffed versus uncuffed endotracheal tubes; and the importance of understanding neonatal cardiac physiology. |