ADVANCED AIRWAY TECHNIQUES

Advanced airway techniques are used when basic maneuvers are insufficient to maintain a patent airway or when prolonged ventilatory support is required. These techniques require specialized training and equipment.

LARYNGEAL MASK AIRWAY (LMA) INSERTION

The LMA is a supraglottic airway device that is inserted into the oropharynx. It sits above the larynx, creating a seal around the glottis to facilitate ventilation.

ENDOTRACHEAL INTUBATION (ET) FOR PEDIATRICS

Endotracheal intubation involves placing a tube through the vocal cords into the trachea. It provides a definitive airway, allowing for mechanical ventilation and airway protection.

These advanced airway techniques enable effective airway management in critically ill or injured pediatric patients.