This study aims to better understand postoperative respiratory adverse events that may occur in some children under three years of age undergoing airway management during surgery. As part of the study, ultrasonographic measurements of a portion of the upper airway will be performed during surgery using a non-invasive ultrasound device. These measurements will be evaluated in relation to perioperative respiratory outcomes. The results of this study may contribute to improved understanding of airway-related factors associated with postoperative respiratory safety in young children.
Children aged 0 to 35 months
Scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia
Planned airway management with a laryngeal mask airway
Ability to perform intraoperative ultrasonographic subglottic airway measurements
Known congenital or acquired airway anomalies
Craniofacial anomalies
Emergency surgical procedures
Planned tracheal intubation instead of laryngeal mask airway