at what level is the adult larynx
Understanding the differences between the normal infant airway and the. normal adult airway is the first step toward managing the infant and pediatric. airway with skill and confidence [I]. The larynx in the infant is located higher in the neck at the level of C3-4. than in the adult, where the larynx is at C4-5. As a result the tongue is located. more superiorly or closer to the palate and more easily apposes the palate, causing airway obstruction in situations such as the inhalational induction of.