Severe bradycardia associated with suspension laryngoscopy

Richard F. Latuska; Nicholas O. Kuhl; C. Gaelyn Garrett; James M. Berry; Alexander Gelbard

doi:10.1002/lary.25590

Severe bradycardia associated with suspension laryngoscopy

Richard F. Latuska, Nicholas O. Kuhl, C. Gaelyn Garrett, James M. Berry, Alexander Gelbard

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Abstract

Suspension laryngoscopy is one of the most common procedures performed for visualizing and diagnosing diseases of the larynx. A relatively uncommon yet potentially life-threatening complication is that of severe bradycardia or asystole during manipulation of the larynx. This case report highlights the occurrence of this complication during a routine removal of a true vocal fold lesion at a tertiary medical center and discusses the potential pathophysiological mechanisms and proposed management options for this phenomenon.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	949-950
Number of pages	2
Journal	Laryngoscope
Volume	126
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.25590
State	Published - Apr 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Intubation
carotid sinus
laryngoscope
suspension laryngoscopy

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Severe bradycardia associated with suspension laryngoscopy

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