Pediatric laryngospasm

  1. DARRYL HAMPSON-EVANS FRCA1,
  2. PATRICK MORGAN FRCA2,
  3. MARK FARRAR FRCA1

Article first published online: 29 FEB 2008

DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02446.x

Issue

Pediatric Anesthesia

Pediatric Anesthesia

Volume 18, Issue 4, pages 303–307, April 2008

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How to Cite

HAMPSON-EVANS, D., MORGAN, P. and FARRAR, M. (2008), Pediatric laryngospasm. Pediatric Anesthesia, 18: 303–307. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02446.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    Consultant in Anaesthesia, St. George’s Hospital, London, UK

  2. 2

    Specialist Registrar in Anaesthesia, Anaesthetic Department, St. George’s Hospital, London, UK

*Darryl Hampson-Evans, Anaesthetic Department, St. George’s Hospital Blackshaw Road, London SW 17 0QT, UK (email: darryl.hampson-evans@stgeorges.nhs.uk).

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 29 FEB 2008
  2. Article first published online: 29 FEB 2008
  3. Accepted 16 November 2007

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Keywords:

  • pediatric;
  • laryngospasm;
  • algorithm

Summary

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.

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