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laryngospasm [lə′riŋ·gə‚spaz·əm] (medicine) Sudden and uncontrollable closure of the larynx; often seen in anaphylactic reactions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A diagnosis of paradoxical vocal fold motion disorder (PVFM) with laryngospasm was suspected. On the third hospital day, he had respiratory arrest; during orotracheal intubation, acute laryngospasm with copious amounts of salivation occurred. [64] Nasotracheal suctioning may result in apnea, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, and severe cardiac arrythmias. |
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