Oral Boards
Case 21 · Pediatrics
Pediatric Laryngospasm
Obstruction and desaturation in a child on emergence.
8 key phrases across 2 phases
The case
A 3-year-old undergoing a mask anesthetic for myringotomy develops stridor and then complete obstruction with rapid desaturation and bradycardia.
2-phase oral exam
The examiner will give you one prompt at a time. Answer each out loud, then continue. We'll score the key phrases you said at the end.
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