ABSTRACT

Laryngospasm is a common complication, particularly in children, that can be seen during tracheal intubation and extubation when applying general anesthesia. Intravenous or topical lidocaine is administered during general anesthesia or before extubation in order to prevent this. This report discusses an infant case of lidocaine spray-induced laryngospasm. It should not be forgotten that laryngospasm may be encountered in emergency departments, where sedo-analgesia is often applied, and physicians must be aware of the treatment to be administered.

Keywords: Lidocaine, laryngospasm, children