Definition
Laryngospasm treatment mandates immediate removal of the offending stimululs (suctioning) as well as the near-simultaneous application of 100% oxygen and positive pressure ventilation (to stent open the airway). Larson’s maneuver, a jaw thrust with bilateral pressure on the body of the mandible anterior to the mastoid process. If these fail, quickly deepend the anesthetic (using intravenous agents), followed by SCh (0.1-0.5 mg/kg).
Laryngospasm Treatment
- 100% Oxygen + PPV
- Suctioning
- Jaw Thrust
- (optional) IV anesthetic agents
- (last resort) SCh 0.1-0.5 mg/kg
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- 49%/2015
- 65%/2010
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Laryngospasm management
Sources
- Miller, RD et al. Miller’s Anesthesia, 7th ed, Churchill Livingstone: p 2359-60. 2009
