Neonatal stridor.

Int J Pediatr

Department of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead, Sydney, NSW 2145, Australia.

Published: August 2012

Neonatal stridor is an important condition, in many cases implying an impending disaster with a very compromised airway. It is a sign that has to be considered with the rest of the history and examination findings, and appropriate investigations should then be undertaken to confirm the source of the noise. Neonates with stridor should be managed in a multidisciplinary setting, by clinicians familiar with the intricate physiology of these children, and with access to the multitude of medical and surgical investigative and therapeutic options required to provide first-rate care.

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