Treatment of Laryngospasm
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What is the first step in treating laryngospasm?

  • Eliminate upper airway obstruction by head tilt-jaw thrust method (correct)
  • Intubate the trachea with a cuffed tube
  • Perform laryngoscopy
  • Administer IV succinylcholine
  • What should be done if the head tilt-jaw thrust method is not beneficial?

  • Insert a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway (correct)
  • Perform a cricothyrotomy
  • Begin chest compressions
  • Administer epinephrine
  • How should a complete laryngospasm that persists despite initial maneuvers be treated?

  • Increase oxygen supply
  • Apply positive pressure ventilation
  • Administer IV succinylcholine, laryngoscopy and intubation of the trachea with a cuffed tube (correct)
  • Give intravenous fluids
  • What should be done if intubation is impossible during a laryngospasm?

    <p>Perform a cricothyrotomy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of IV succinylcholine in treating laryngospasm?

    <p>To facilitate intubation by relaxing the vocal cords</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Treatment of Laryngospasm

    • Head tilt-jaw thrust method is used to eliminate upper airway obstruction
    • If the above method is not effective, a nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal airway is inserted
    • IV succinylcholine is administered to treat complete laryngospasm that persists despite above maneuvers
    • Laryngoscopy and intubation of the trachea with a cuffed tube is performed subsequently
    • If intubation is impossible, cricothyrotomy is performed as a last resort

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    Learn about the steps to take in treating laryngospasm, including eliminating upper airway obstruction, using airways, and administering medication. Discover the last resort options when intubation is impossible.

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