What medication may be used to treat laryngospasm?
a. Racemic epinephrine c. Albuterol
b. Succinylcholine d. Morphine
B
If complete obstruction is unrelieved by positive-pressure ventilation, a small dose of succinylcholine (10–20 mg) may be needed to relax the vocal cords to allow for ventilation.
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