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Bronchospasm During Induction of Anesthesia: A Case Report and Literature Review

Overview
Journal Galen Med J
Specialty General Medicine
Date 2021 Sep 1
PMID 34466415
Authors
Salman Vojdani
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Abstract

Background: Bronchospasm (spasm of bronchial muscles) in general anesthesia caused by many reasons. Untreated bronchospasm can cause hypoxia, hypotension and increased morbidity and mortality.

Case Report: A 28 years old female scheduled for tonsillectomy surgery. Immediately after induction of anesthesia patient developed with drop in oxygen saturation and difficulty in mechanical ventilation.

Conclusions: Bronchospasm should be considered in differential diagnosis of oxygen saturation drop during general anesthesia. This situation is more common in patients without specific respiratory disorder. Tracheal irritants like sputum and blood can cause bronchospasm. Other causes include histamine or serotonin release.

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