Laryngospasm in Children Anesthesiologist's Nightmare: Case Report

Dr. Latesh Saphiya, Dr. Maninder Singh Raizada

Abstract: Perioperative laryngospasm is an anesthetic emergency. It is responsible for a significant number of complications ranging from hypoxia, bradycardia, bronchial aspiration, negative pressure pulmonary edema and / or cardiac arrest.1It is a protective closure reflex of the glottis. Multiple factors have been attributed to its cause. Management using different medications and maneuvers has been resorted to. Various instances of laryngospasm with different situations and different methods of avoiding and overcoming it have been reviewed.

Keywords: Laryngospasm, upper airway, risk factors, prevention and treatment

How to Cite?: Dr. Latesh Saphiya, Dr. Maninder Singh Raizada, "Laryngospasm in Children Anesthesiologist's Nightmare: Case Report", Volume 11 Issue 6, June 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1150-1151, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR22617200326, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR22617200326