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What is the first step in treating laryngospasm?
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?
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?
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?
What should be done if intubation is impossible during a laryngospasm?
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What is the role of IV succinylcholine in treating laryngospasm?
What is the role of IV succinylcholine in treating laryngospasm?
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Study Notes
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.
