What is a correct statement regarding pediatric airway obstruction after trauma?
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Correct answer: Edema or bleeding can rapidly cause complete obstruction due to small airway diameter
Due to smaller airway diameter in children, even minor edema can lead to significant airway obstruction rapidly.
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