Pediatric Airway Patients: Screening, Examination, and Resolution

This pathway builds upon the concepts established in Introduction to Airway Prosthodontics, providing clinicians with a roadmap for treating pediatric patients. Clinicians will understand the differences between pediatric and adult airway-compromised patients, and how to properly screen and examine children for symptoms of airway complications. Strategies for prevention, treatment, and referral are provided to guide the clinician to achieve the best outcomes for their patients.

Learning Objectives For This Pathway

• Learn ten questions that any clinician can use in screening pediatric patients for airway problems
• Understand significant differences between pediatric and adult airway symptomology
• Discover how to incorporate airway into your everyday dental examination, and what data to gather
• Learn strategies for referral and treatment of pediatric airway patients