Precipitating causes of laryngospasm
| Cause of laryngospasm | No of incidents | % |
|---|---|---|
| Airway manipulation | 83 | 44 |
| Blood/secretions in the pharynx | 22 | 12 |
| Regurgitation/vomiting | 17 | 9 |
| Surgical stimulus | 9 | 5 |
| Moving patient | 8 | 4 |
| Irritant volatile agent | 4 | 2 |
| Failure of anaesthetic delivery system | 3 | 2 |
| Unable to determine | 43 | 22 |
| Total | 189 | 100 |