RT Book, Section
A1 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Berger, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1102568290
T1 Bronchospasm
T2 Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam
YR 2014
FD 2014
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9780071821377
LK accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102568290
RD 2024/04/19
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.