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Subglottis<br />

<strong>The</strong> subglottis is the region just below the larynx. It is located at the level of the cricoid cartilage.<br />

In adults, this is at the level of the 6th cervical vertebrae; in children, it is higher, at C4.<br />

<strong>The</strong> sublgottis is the narrowest region of the pediatric airway. <strong>The</strong> pediatric patient, therefore,<br />

is susceptible to airway obstruction at this level, when the subglottic region is swollen<br />

either through viral inflammation (croup) or traumatic airway maneuvers.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Airway obstruction, Aspiration, Cricoid cartilage, Larynx, Lower airway, Needle cricothyrotomy,<br />

Sellick’s maneuver, Upper airway<br />

Index<br />

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Chapter 5 - Pediatric <strong>Anesthesia</strong>

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