Anesthetic concerns and complications during suspension microlaryngoscopy procedures

The use of lasers during microsurgery on the larynx is becoming more commonplace in the operating rooms of many hospitals. Because of the intense cardiovascular response to suspension microlaryngoscopy and the short duration of these cases, the anesthesia provider is faced with one of the most challenging anesthetic cases. This article includes a brief introduction to suspension microlaryngoscopy, a case study, a description of suspension microlaryngoscopy, and the anesthetic concerns and possible complications of importance during suspension microlaryngoscopy.