How to treat a life-threatening anesthesia emergency in pediatric surgery

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When serious problems occur in pediatric anesthesiology, they tend to happen very quickly. In this video, I show one of the more common emergencies in pediatric anesthesia, then explain how to address it. Thanks to Mt. Sinai Hospital’s Department of Anesthesiology for the simulation lab, and @MichaelMinhLeMD for the idea and help making this video. 0:00 Start 4:50 Explaining what happened Read more about laryngospasm: - Risk factors: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02447.x - Treatment: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1460-9592.2008.02445.x Music: Subtle Swagger by Ron Gelinas: https://soundcloud.com/atmospheric-music-portal The information in this video is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/health professional. #Anesthesiology #Residency #MedicalSchool