Laryngospasm

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cory M. Furse ◽  
Matthew D. McEvoy
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Perioperative Care ◽  
Motor Innervation ◽  
Patient Assessment ◽  
Safe Patient Care ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Type Of Surgery

Laryngospasm is one of the most vexing problems in anesthesia and perioperative care. The onset of which carries the risk of oxygen desaturation, bradycardia, aspiration, and cardiac arrest. In this chapter, the mechanisms involved in producing laryngospasm are covered in detail, and an anatomical review of both sensory and motor innervation is included. Risk factors associated with the development of laryngospasm, including those specific to the patient, the type of surgery, and/or the anesthesia techniques are discussed. Proper patient assessment and prompt treatment for this life-threatening emergency are essential skills needed for safe patient care in the peri-operative arena.

scholarly journals Modifiable risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest within hemodialysis clinics

2011 ◽  
Vol 79 (2) ◽  
pp. 218-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick H. Pun ◽  
Ruediger W. Lehrich ◽  
Emily F. Honeycutt ◽  
Charles A. Herzog ◽  
John P. Middleton
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Modifiable Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Red blood cell alloimmunization in sickle cell disease: pathophysiology, risk factors, and transfusion management

Blood ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 120 (3) ◽  
pp. 528-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Yazdanbakhsh ◽  
Russell E. Ware ◽  
France Noizat-Pirenne
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Sickle Cell Disease ◽  
Blood Cell ◽  
Sickle Cell ◽  
Red Blood Cell ◽  
Cell Disease ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Red Blood Cell Transfusions ◽  
Transfusion Reactions

Abstract Red blood cell transfusions have reduced morbidity and mortality for patients with sickle cell disease. Transfusions can lead to erythrocyte alloimmunization, however, with serious complications for the patient including life-threatening delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions and difficulty in finding compatible units, which can cause transfusion delays. In this review, we discuss the risk factors associated with alloimmunization with emphasis on possible mechanisms that can trigger delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions in sickle cell disease, and we describe the challenges in transfusion management of these patients, including opportunities and emerging approaches for minimizing this life-threatening complication.

scholarly journals Perioperative care in brain arteriovenous malformations

2012 ◽  
Vol 31 (03) ◽  
pp. 146-150
Author(s):  
Arthur Maynart Pereira Oliveira ◽  
Eberval Gadelha de Figueiredo ◽  
Bernardo Assumpção de Monaco ◽  
Jorge Dornellys da Silva Lapa ◽  
João Welberthon Matos Queiroz ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Perioperative Care ◽  
Arteriovenous Malformations ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Brain Arteriovenous Malformations ◽  
Intraoperative Management

AbstractThe authors provide a review of brain arteriovenous malformations, initially reviewing epidemiological and etiological aspects in addition to the pathophysiology and risk factors associated with bleeding. The emphasis of this review is directed to the clinical and care should be taken since the diagnosis of this pathology, intraoperative management on the viewpoint of the anesthesiologist to the potential complications that occur after resection of the lesion.

scholarly journals COVID-19 Associated Rhino-Orbital Mucormycosis Complicated by Gangrenous and Bone Necrosis—A Case Report from Honduras

Vaccines ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 826
Author(s):  
Elsa Yolanda Palou ◽  
María Auxiliadora Ramos ◽  
Emec Cherenfant ◽  
Adoni Duarte ◽  
Itzel Carolina Fuentes-Barahona ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Invasive Fungal Infection ◽  
Immunocompromised Patients ◽  
Bone Necrosis ◽  
Inappropriate Use ◽  
Prompt Treatment ◽  
Life Threatening

Background: Mucormycosis is a life-threatening invasive fungal infection most commonly observed in immunocompromised patients. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of Mucorales associated infections, now termed COVID-19 associated mucormycosis (CAM), have been reported. Despite an increase in fatality reports, no cases of rhino-orbital CAM complicated with gangrenous bone necrosis have been described in the literature to date. Case: A 56-year-old male with a recent COVID-19 diagnosis developed rhino-orbital mucormycosis after 22 days of treatment with dexamethasone. Cultures and histopathological assessment of tissue biopsy confirmed the diagnosis. The patient survived after treatment with amphotericin B. Conclusions: Mucormycosis is an invasive fungal infection affecting mostly immunocompromised patients. Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, the inappropriate use of steroids, in addition to concurrent risk factors, such as diabetes, has led to an increase in the occurrence of these devastating mycoses, leading to the development of severe presentations and complications, as observed in many cases. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial in order to avoid dissemination and fatal outcomes.

scholarly journals 851 Risk Factors Associated with Life Threatening Infections in Children with Febrile Neutropenia a Data Mining Approach

2012 ◽  
Vol 97 (Suppl 2) ◽  
pp. A245-A245
Author(s):  
Z. Badiei ◽  
M. Alami ◽  
M. Khalesi ◽  
H. Farhangi ◽  
A. Banihashem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Data Mining ◽  
Febrile Neutropenia ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Data Mining Approach ◽  
Life Threatening

Risk factors associated with cardiac arrest

Resuscitation ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 215-216
Author(s):  
Xianshi Zhou ◽  
Guanghua Tang
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Factors Associated

scholarly journals Angioedema Secondary to tPA Use in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient with Hypertension: A Case Report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 159-162
Author(s):  
Chris Kim ◽  
Andrea Hladik
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Ace Inhibitor ◽  
Sudden Onset ◽  
Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Tissue Plasminogen ◽  
Life Threatening

Introduction: A well-documented complication of administering tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in stroke patients is acute intracranial bleeding. A lesser known but still significant complication is angioedema secondary to tPA administration, which can develop in certain individuals with risk factors such as angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor use and location of the stroke. Knowing the potential for this life-threatening complication and being prepared for its proper management is vital for emergency physicians. Case Report: We report a 53-year-old Black female who presented to the emergency department with sudden onset of slurred speech and a facial droop. She was found to have an acute ischemic stroke and tPA was administered. She subsequently developed angioedema. Retrospectively, the patient was found to have risk factors that are thought to predispose patients to tPA-induced angioedema. Conclusion: Risk factors associated with angioedema secondary to tPA administration have been documented in patients taking ACE inhibitors, as well as patients who develop strokes in the frontal lobe. While many cases may be mild, some patients may develop life-threatening angioedema. Although this complication does not necessarily contraindicate tPA use, it is prudent for the emergency physician to be vigilant for its development, prepared for its treatment, and to be diligent in assessing the need for control of the patient’s airway.

Risk Factors Associated with Life-threatening Rickettsial Infections

2008 ◽  
Vol 78 (6) ◽  
pp. 973-978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nelson Lee ◽  
Owen Tak Yin Tsang ◽  
Grace Lui ◽  
Sik To Lai ◽  
Bonnie Wong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Rickettsial Infections ◽  
Life Threatening
Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document