Development of a guideline for the management of the unanticipated difficult airway in pediatric practice

@article{Black2015DevelopmentOA,
  title={Development of a guideline for the management of the unanticipated difficult airway in pediatric practice},
  author={Ann E. Black and Paul Flynn and Helen L. Smith and Mark L. Thomas and Kathy A. Wilkinson},
  journal={Pediatric Anesthesia},
  year={2015},
  volume={25}
}
BACKGROUND Most airway problems in children are identified in advance; however, unanticipated difficulties can arise and may result in serious complications. [] Key Method A Delphi panel comprising 27 independent consultant anesthetists considered the steps of the acute airway management guidelines to reach consensus on the best interventions to use and the order in which to use them.
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