Fifteen-minute consultation: investigation and management of an infant with stridor. Issue 3 (8th December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hoskison, E; Grainger, J
• Is Part Of: Archives of disease in childhood. Volume 102:Issue 3(2017)
• Page Start: 124
• Page End: 126
• Publication Date: 2016-12-08
• Subjects: Neonatology -- Ent -- Respiratory; Pediatrics -- Practice -- Periodicals; Children -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 618.920005
• DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2016-311286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1743-0585

Abstract

Abstract : Stridor is an abnormal sound caused by turbulent airflow through the airway. In an infant under 3 months of age presenting with stridor, there are many different underlying aetiologies. Some key assessment points help to differentiate those patients who can be reassured and monitored versus those requiring referral to an ear, nose and throat (ENT) surgeon for further assessment or management. We present a structured approach to guide the clinician through initial assessment, examination and management, including referral to ENT surgery.