Pediatric laryngospasm.
Pediatric laryngospasm is an anesthetic emergency. It is a relatively common phenomenon that occurs with varying frequency dependent on multiple factors. In view of this and the clear risks to the patient when it occurs, a consensus committee has been established to determine the evidence based management of this condition. This article will cover the definition, causes and recognition of laryngospasm and the evidence behind a proposed algorithm for its' management.
Hampson-Evans
Darryl
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Anaesthetic Department, St. George's Hospital, London, UK. darryl.hampson-evans@stgeorges.nhs.uk
Morgan
Patrick
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Farrar
Mark
M
D002648:Child; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007826:Laryngismus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy