Notes in 16 Laryngospasm & Aspiration

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Published	12/13/2023	The recurrent laryngeal nerve controls the {{c2::vocal cords}}
Published	12/13/2023	What GI conditions are high risk for aspiration?{{c1::Hiatal hernia, full stomach, gastroparesis}}
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Pregnant}} women are at risk for aspiration because high levels of {{c2::progesterone}} relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::epiglottis}} separates the oropharynx from the laryngopharynx.
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 7: {{c1::true vocal cords}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 6: {{c1::trachea}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 5: {{c1::esophagus}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 4: {{c1::corniculate tubercle}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 3: {{c1::cuneiform tubercles}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 2: {{c1::vestibular folds (false vocal cords)}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 1: {{c1::epiglottis}}
Published	12/13/2023	ID of structure 8: {{c1::vallecula}}
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::internal}} branch of the {{c1::superior laryngeal}} nerve passes through the thyrohyoid membrane.
Published	12/13/2023	The {{c1::superior laryngeal}} vessels passes through the thyrohyoid membrane.
Published	12/13/2023	The superior and recurrent laryngeal nerves are both branches of the {{c1::vagus}} nerve.
Published	12/13/2023	Unilateral recurrent laryngeal nerve damage will result in ipsilateral {{c1::paralysis}} of the vocal cord.
Published	12/13/2023	Stage 2 of anesthesia is associated with harmful effects such as {{c1::emesis}} and {{c2::laryngospasm}}.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Larson's maneuver}} is used to treat {{c2::laryngospasm}} via application of firm pressure to the {{c3::laryngospasm notch}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Patients with reactive airway disease and upper respiratory tract infections have an increased risk of {{c1::laryngo}}spasm and {{c1::broncho}}spasm.
Published	12/13/2023	{{c1::Laryngospasm}} is the closure of the true vocal cords.
Published	12/13/2023	The pooling of blood, mucous, vomit, and secretions in the larynx can cause {{c1::laryngospasm}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Inspiratory stridor, paradoxical chest movements, desaturation, and bradycardia are all signs of {{c1::laryngospasm}}.
Published	12/13/2023	Prophylactic antiobiotics are not indicated for pulmonary aspiration unless {{c1::fecal}} material has been aspirated or a respiratory culture (usuall…
Published	12/13/2023	Are steroids indicated for aspiration pneumonitis?{{c1::No}}
Published	12/13/2023	If a patient aspirates, they should be placed in a {{c1::head-down (trendelenburg)}} position.
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