TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Bronchospasm
A1  - Freeman, Brian S.
A2  - Freeman, Brian S.
A2  - Berger, Jeffrey S.
PY  - 2014
T2  - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam
AB  - Bronchospasm  is  a  reversible  reflex  constriction  of  the  smooth  muscle  lining  the  bronchioles.  It  usually  occurs  as  a  result  of  worsening  of  underlying  airway  reactivity.  Transient  increases  in  airway  resistance  lead  to  an  obstruction  of  both  expiratory  and  inspiratory  airflow.  The  inability  to  ventilate  a  patient  despite  the  presence  of  a  properly  positioned  endotracheal  tube  is  life  threatening.  In  the  perioperative  course,  this  serious  event  typically  occurs  during  induction  of  anesthesia,  but  may  present  during  maintenance  and  emergence.  Immediate  diagnosis  and  management  are  critical  to  prevent  hypoxemia,  brain  damage,  and  death.  
SN  - 
PB  - McGraw-Hill Education
CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2024/04/20
UR  - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102568290
ER  -