[Acute pulmonary edema from inhalation of the bite-block after anesthesia with a laryngeal mask].
We report a case of acute pulmonary oedema, consecutive to upper airway obstruction due to the inhalation of the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) bite block during recovery. The LMA was used for general anaesthesia with the bite-block provided in France. No trouble occurred during LMA insertion and anaesthesia. Symptomatic treatment provided complete resolution within a few days.
Banchereau
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F
Département d'anesthésie-réanimation I, centre hospitalier universitaire, groupe Pellegrin, Place Amélie Raba-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France.
Marié
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S
Pez
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H
Boully-Balihaut
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A
Tueux
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O
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D017214:Laryngeal Masks / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000209:etiology*