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What is a possible cause of bronchospasm during the induction of anesthesia?
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?
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?
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?
What is a possible cause of bronchospasm during maintenance of anesthesia?
What may occur during emergence or recovery phase of anesthesia that can cause bronchospasm?
What may occur during emergence or recovery phase of anesthesia that can cause bronchospasm?
What is a sign of bronchospasm besides wheeze and prolonged expiration?
What is a sign of bronchospasm besides wheeze and prolonged expiration?