Pediatric Anesthesia The provision of safe anesthesia for pediatric patients depends on a clear understanding of the physiologic,pharmacologic,and psychological differences between children and adults.Neonates:01 months Infants:112 months Toddlers:13 years small children:412 yearsDEVELOPMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF THE INFANTThe pulmonary system 1The relatively large size of the infants tongue The larynx is located higher in the neck The epiglottis is shaped differently,being short and stubbyThe vocal c
