Anesthesia Complications: Bronchospasm
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What is a possible cause of bronchospasm during the induction of anesthesia?

  • Misplacement of endotracheal tube (correct)
  • Pulmonary oedema following failed intubation
  • Laryngeal mask or mask anesthesia
  • Anaphylaxis due to airway irritation

What is the primary way bronchospasm manifests during anesthesia?

  • Increased inflation pressures during IPPV
  • Audible wheeze on auscultation (correct)
  • Hypoventilation and low oxygen saturation
  • Prolonged expiration and hypotension

What may indicate bronchospasm if there is no audible wheeze on auscultation?

  • Increased inflation pressures
  • Silent chest on auscultation (correct)
  • Hypoventilation and low oxygen saturation
  • Prolonged expiration and hypotension

What is a possible cause of bronchospasm during maintenance of anesthesia?

<p>Anaphylaxis or severe allergy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may occur during emergence or recovery phase of anesthesia that can cause bronchospasm?

<p>Pulmonary oedema (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sign of bronchospasm besides wheeze and prolonged expiration?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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