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?

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A less common but potentially more serious complication is laryngospasm. This problem can be avoided by the application of topical lidocaine to the vocal cords. If laryngospasm occurs, the bronchoscope must be withdrawn immediately and airway resuscitation initiated.

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