Ultrasound to Predict a Pediatric Difficult Airway and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children

This is a prospective study to see whether ultrasonography can predict difficult airway and/or predict obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in children.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Children with known or suspected difficult direct laryngoscopy identified by either ENT or anesthesiologist.
• Children with difficult tracheal intubation aged 1 month - 18 years old
• Children with obstructive sleep apnea aged 1 year - 8 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent/ patient refusal to participate in study