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Medsurg Nurs
; 12(2): 111-5, 2003 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12736930
ABSTRACT
Laryngeal edema is a relatively rare yet serious postoperative complication for those patients undergoing general anesthesia. Maintenance of airway and breathing are always the first priority of perioperative patient care. Medical-surgical nurses working in postoperative settings must be familiar with the signs, symptoms, and necessary prompt treatment for this life-threatening condition.