Why are uncuffed endotracheal tubes sometimes used on infants and children less than eight years old?

What will be an ideal response?


The narrowest part of the child's airway is below the glottis at the cricoid ring. This structure can form a functional cuff on the endotracheal tube.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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