Laryngospasm: review of different prevention and treatment modalities.
Laryngospasm is a common complication in pediatric anesthesia. In the majority of cases, laryngospasm is self-limiting. However, sometimes laryngospasm persists and if not appropriately treated, it may result in serious complications that may be life-threatening. The present review discusses laryngospasm with the emphasis on the different prevention and treatment modalities.
Alalami
Achir A
AA
Department of Anaesthesia, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. achiralami@gmail.com
Ayoub
Chakib M
CM
Baraka
Anis S
AS
D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007826:Laryngismus / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors