A Pediatric Patient Is Brought to the Bronchoscopy Suite for a Follow-Up

question 13

Multiple Choice

A pediatric patient is brought to the bronchoscopy suite for a follow-up assessment of laryngomalacia. Last time the child developed a mild laryngospasm during the procedure. How should this complication be prevented?

• A) Intravenous infusion of lidocaine
• B) Application of topical epinephrine to the vocal cords
• C) Application of topical lidocaine to the vocal cords
• D) Prophylactic insertion of an endotracheal tube

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