Reactive airway and anaesthesia: challenge to the anaesthetist and the way forward

I Lawal, AG Bakari

Abstract

Background: Patients with concurrent medical conditions such as Reactive airway disease presenting for anaesthesia, and surgery have potentially increased risk of perioperative morbidity and mortality if not well managed.

Objective: To highlight the need for adequate perioperative care and review the evidence for selection of techniques in the anesthesia for such cases

Materials and methods: An illustrative case is presented. Conclusion: The main goal of the anaesthetist is to administer safe and sufficient anaestheia without precipitating bronchospasm.

Keyword: Reactive airway, anaesthesia, presentation, management and constraints.