Balancing Airway Access and Protection in Pediatric Airway Procedures

Authors

• Sama Ramo, Oakland University- William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
• Vivian Chang, Corewell Health East Resident
• Patrick Stafford, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-19-2026

Abstract

A four-week-old infant with failure to thrive and persistent aspiration following a prolonged hospitalization was diagnosed with a laryngeal cleft and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She subsequently underwent injection laryngoplasty for a type 1 laryngeal cleft. This case highlights anesthetic considerations for airway interventions in infants, emphasizing the balance between airway access and protection. Key discussion points include ventilation strategies, perioperative risk mitigation, and the importance of multidisciplinary coordination in optimizing outcomes for pediatric airway procedures.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA

Recommended Citation

Ramo S, Chang V, Stafford P. Balancing airway access and protection in pediatric airway procedures. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 19; San Diego, CA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/9501