Child
Conditions
Keywords
Subglottis, cricoid, airway shape, CT imaging
Brief summary
Cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region. This study using imaging modality (2D CT images) is done to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.
Detailed description
Using imaging modalities (CT, MRI), the funnel-shape of the airway in children has been questioned and subglottis rather than cricoid is considered the narrowest part with the shape of airway defined as elliptical with the subglottis as the narrowest region. This is the first study using imaging modality (2D CT images) to determine the airway shape and dimensions in neonates and infants. The purpose of this investigation was to determine any differences in airway shape between infants and children, and to evaluate the dimensional transition between the subglottic area and the cricoid ring.
Interventions
DEVICECT Scan
CT imaging
Sponsors
King Fahad Medical City
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Days to 12 Months
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Neonates and infants.
Exclusion criteria
Patients with tracheostomy, tracheo-esophageal fistulas lung collapse mediastinal masses diaphragmatic hernias chest masses intubated patients patients, preterm infants syndromic patients patients with primary lung diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shape of airway in neonates and infants | 1 month |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Outcome results
None listed