What are the key differences between pediatric and adult airways?
The pediatric airway has several unique characteristics when compared to the adult airway. These differences include a proportionately larger head and occiput, a narrower nasal passage, a larger tongue relative to the mouth, and a more anterior and cephalad larynx. Additionally, the cricoid cartilage is the narrowest part of the airway in infants and young children, whereas in adults, the narrowest part is the glottis.
