RT Book, Section
A1 Ionescu, Adrian M.
A1 Ved, Sudha
A2 Freeman, Brian S.
A2 Berger, Jeffrey S.
SR Print(0)
ID 1102568341
T1 Laryngospasm
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=1102568341
RD 2024/04/20
AB Laryngospasm  refers  to  the  phenomenon  that  involves  the  involuntary  and  forceful  contraction  of  laryngeal  muscles,  which  results  from  the  depolarization  of  the  superior  laryngeal  nerve.  Contraction  of  the  laryngeal  muscles  results  in  vocal  cord  adduction,  complete  airway  obstruction,  and  impaired  ventilation.  Incidence  of  laryngospasm  is  higher  in  children  and  hypoxia  develops  more  quickly  compared  to  adults,  requiring  vigilance  and  prompt  treatment.