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Pediatric laryngospasm.

Paediatr Anaesth 2008

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18315635

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02446.x

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Review of paediatric laryngospasm

Abstract

Pediatric laryngospasm is an anesthetic emergency. It is a relatively common phenomenon that occurs with varying frequency dependent on multiple factors. In view of this and the clear risks to the patient when it occurs, a consensus committee has been established to determine the evidence based management of this condition. This article will cover the definition, causes and recognition of laryngospasm and the evidence behind a proposed algorithm for its' management.