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Refractory Severe Laryngospam During Rapid Sequence Induction: A Case Report.
Bastien Maqueda1, Ludovic Rousseau2
1From the Department of Anesthesiology, Liège University Hospital, Sart Tilman, Liège, Belgium.
A&A Practice
|June 24, 2021
Summary
Severe laryngospasm occurred in an adult during emergency surgery despite deep anesthesia and neuromuscular blockade. This case highlights potential ketamine-induced laryngospasm or succinylcholine resistance, warranting further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Laryngospasm, a rare cause of upper-airway obstruction in adults, typically occurs during light anesthesia.
- Severe laryngospasm is uncommon, especially under deep anesthesia with neuromuscular blockade.
