1. Laryngospasm is a rare complication but may sometimes require tracheal intubation.2. :When water hits the vocal folds, you go into laryngospasm . 3. The crew of the Andrea Gail either have laryngospasms or completely inundated lungs. 4. More serious complications include laryngospasm , vocal cord weakness. 5. The laryngospasm reflex essentially causes asphyxiation and neurogenic pulmonary edema ( Sdema ). 6. Additionally, laryngospasms can result from hypocalcemia, causing muscle spasms and / or tetany. 7. The "'laryngospasm notch "'is located just behind the earlobe. 8. Spontaneous laryngospasm can be treated by staying calm and breathing slowly, instead of gasping for air. 9. An unconscious person rescued with an airway still sealed from laryngospasm stands a good chance of a full recovery. 10. However, one participant died seconds after injection from laryngospasm due to a pharmacy error in calculating the dose.
