TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Laryngospasm A1 - Ionescu, Adrian M. A1 - Ved, Sudha A2 - Freeman, Brian S. A2 - Berger, Jeffrey S. Y1 - 2014 N1 - T2 - Anesthesiology Core Review: Part One Basic Exam 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. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accessanesthesiology.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102568341 ER -