Introduction: Laryngospasm is a partial or complete closure of the vocal cords, causing stridor and then complete airway obstruction. We present an unusual case of recurrent laryngospasm following cervical spine trauma.
Case Report: A 41-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car sustaining several spine fractures including a comminuted fracture of C1. These were initially unrecognised, and his cervical spine was not immobilised. During this time the patient experienced three episodes of laryngospasm requiring intubation. On day 11 his fractures were identified, and a Philadelphia collar was placed. He made a full recovery without any neurological sequelae.
Discussion: Laryngospasm is a recognised complication of anaesthesia and intubation. This case illustrates that this life-threatening complication can also follow cervical fractures, and reinforces the need for prompt and careful review of imaging to identify such fractures in trauma patients, especially those with stridor.
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