Airway Ultrasound Prediction and Correlation

Airway Ultrasound to Predict Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome in Children and Its Correlation With Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

This is a novel approach to assess the use of ultrasound to support the identification of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) on a screening questionnaire, and potentially to predict a difficult pediatric airway. The investigators hope to determine if a combination of simple bedside clinical tests can be used to identify OSAS in patients who present for surgery with clinical signs of OSAS but without a formal polysomnography.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All children presenting for surgery at NCH ranging in age from 3-12 years

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent/ patient refusal to participate in study