Hypotension and bradycardia following superior laryngeal nerve block.
Severe hypotension and bradycardia occurred in two patients after superior laryngeal nerve block for awake tracheal intubation. Both patients required treatment with anticholinergic drugs and i.v. infusions and made a good recovery.
Royal Liverpool Hospital.
J R
JR
Wiles
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J
Kelly
S M
SM
Mostafa
D000328:Adult; D001919:Bradycardia / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000209:etiology*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D007823:Laryngeal Nerves; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009407:Nerve Block / Q000009:adverse effects*