Postextubation laryngospasm abolished by doxapram
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- 1 November 1982
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 37 (11) , 1112-1114
Abstract
Summary: The successful treatment with doxapram of five cases of postextubation laryngospasm is described. The increased respiratory drive from doxapram is suggested as the mechanism of action. Doxapram is a new adjunct in the treatment of this condition.Keywords
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