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Virtual Pediatric Hospital: Paediapaedia: Airway Fluoroscopy Paediapaedia: Neonatal Chest Procedure Descriptions

Airway Fluoroscopy

Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed


Patient Preparation:
None

Contrast:
None

Technique:
Set camera to cine (high frame-rate) mode. In AP and lateral projections, fluoroscope and observe the patient's airway and thorax during inspiration and expiration. Look for abnormal narrowing (croup) or collapse of the airway (tracheomalacia). Check for symmetrical aeration of the lungs during inspiration and expiration. On expiration the trachea buckles to the side opposite the arch.

Views to Take:
In AP and lateral projections, obtain spot films of the airway and chest during inspiration and expiration.

References:
See References Chapter.

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