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The use of touch for a patient experiencing laryngospasm
1University Hospital, Wales.
Abstract:
This article is based on a course work assignment for the Welsh National Board Certificate Level Module in Operating Department Practice (Recovery Branch). The article uses a critical incident reflective approach to explore the issues of using touch in caring for a patient, experiencing laryngospasm following a general anaesthetic. A literature review will explain the mechanisms of laryngospasm and will discuss the use of different forms of touch. Conclusions and recommendations will be drawn from the issues discussed.
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