Pediatric airway in health and disease.

The most common cause of pediatric anesthetic morbidity is the failure to adequately oxygenate. Problems with pediatric airways are the major cause of this inability to provide adequate oxygenation. Problems with pediatric airways and the diseases that affect them require not only knowledge about their pathophysiology but also considerable hands-on experience and respect for the complications that subsequently occur. It is hoped that by sharing knowledge and experiences, pediatricians can improve the care all of us strive to give our young patients.