Table 3

 Bronchospasm or wheeze occurring during the maintenance phase of anaesthesia

CauseNo
LMA, laryngeal mask airway.
Anaphylaxis (or severe allergy)15
Bronchospasm (no defined cause)9
Endotracheal tube or ventilator problem10
Aspiration associated with LMA4
Aspiration not associated with LMA1
Pneumothorax1
Pulmonary oedema1
Profuse bronchial mucus1
Drug induced2
Total44