PURPOSE OF REVIEW The purpose of this review is to discuss the risk factors associated with laryngospasm and the techniques used for prevention and treatment. We also summarize the prevention and treatment modalities in organized algorithms. RECENT FINDINGS According to recent endoscopic studies, laryngospasm is always complete, thus airway management and intravenous therapy are indicated. Pa...

BACKGROUND Post-extubation laryngospasm is a dangerous complication that should be managed promptly. Standard measures were described for its management. We aimed to compare the efficacy of propofol (0.5mg.kg-1) vs. lidocaine (1.5mg.kg-1) for treatment of resistant post-extubation laryngospasm in the obstetric patients, after failure of the standard measures. METHOD This study was conducted o...

Background: Post adenotonsillectomy coughing and laryngospasm in children entails deleterious sequelae, warranting continued search for effective prophylaxis. The aim was to determine the prophylactic efficacy of intravenous mini-dose (0.1 mg/kg) suxamethonium, 1.5 mg/kg lidocaine 1%, their combination, against emerging from general anaesthesia after adenotonsillectomy.Methods: Ethical approval...

Laryngospasm is reversible spasm of vocal cords that common in patients who are undergoing upper airway related surgeries under general anaesthesia. It occurs mostly following extubation; requires immediate management and if these left untreated rapid decrease saturation with bradycardia may take place. Lignocaine considered effective prevention laryngospasm by both topical intravenous route. a...

Airway protection is a critical and phylogeneticaly old function of the larynx. Therefore, the sensory supply to the larynx is extensive, including afferent nerve endings in the mucosa, muscles, and joints. The majority of afferent fibers are in the distribution of superior laryngeal nerve (SLN). The afferents of the recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) have been infrequently studied in humans. Lary...

Laryngospasm is a potential complication encountered during anesthesia using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA). We report a case in which laryngospasm resulted in unsuccessful placement of an LMA ProSeal Airway (Teleflex Inc), and we discuss the various causes of unsuccessful placement of this type of airway device. Laryngospasm causes increased resistance to gas flow by inducing closure of vocal c...