Laryngospasm: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 00:00, 27 November 2020
Background
- Associated with ketamine (0.3%)
- Usually associated with large doses or rapid IV push
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
Workup
- Typically not indicated
Diagnosis
- Typically a clinical diagnosis
Management
Apply pressure inwardly and anteriorly to the point labeled "Pressure Point" (Larson's Point) while applying a jaw thrust to relieve laryngospasm [1]
- Jaw thrust
- Place pressure on Larson's notch
- If jaw thrust and pressure are not sufficient, bag valve mask with PEEP
- If above do not resolve laryngospasm, sedate more deeply (propofol is the traditional choice, 0.5mg/kg)
- If deeper sedation does not resolve laryngospasm, paralyze and intubate
Disposition
See Also
External Links
References
- ↑ Larson CP Jr. Laryngospasm--the best treatment. Anesthesiology. 1998 Nov;89(5):1293-4. doi: 10.1097/00000542-199811000-00056. PMID: 9822036.