Reflex Laryngospasm in Pediatric Urologic Surgery

Authors

  • Alexis Ramón Pineda González Hospital Universitario José Luis Miranda.
  • Antonio Ismael Aparicio Morales Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Arnaldo Milián Castro. Villa Clara.

Keywords:

laryngospasm, urologic intervention, maneuvers

Abstract

Introduction: Laryngospasm is a complication feared by anesthesiologists. It is associated with bronchospasm, hypoxia, arrhythmias, aspiration of gastric contents, and cardiac arrest. It is more common among neonates and infants. It is closely related to the type of surgery and consists in an intense and prolonged closure of the glottis in response to direct or reflex glottic stimulation.

Objective: To describe the management of reflex partial laryngospasm in a pediatric patient during a urological intervention.

Case presentation: 18-month-old patient who received meatotomy. During surgery, he presented reflex partial laryngospasm managed with physical maneuvers, without the need to use medication or the mechanic airways ventilation.

Conclusions: The maneuvers used are safe and effective for the management of reflex laryngospasm without the need to address the airway or using of medications. Satisfactory outcomes were achieved with a risk-benefit ratio in favor of the patient.

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Author Biography

Alexis Ramón Pineda González, Hospital Universitario José Luis Miranda.

Especilaista de I Grado en Anestesiología y Reanimación.

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Published

2020-05-05

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Pineda González AR, Aparicio Morales AI. Reflex Laryngospasm in Pediatric Urologic Surgery. Rev Cub Anest Rean [Internet]. 2020 May 5 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];19(3). Available from: https://revanestesia.sld.cu/index.php/anestRean/article/view/620

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 3 (2020): September - December (in progress)

Section

Case reports

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