Definition If intraoperative wheezing should develop, nonbronchospastic causes of wheezing (mechanical obstruction of the endotracheal tube, endo- bronchial intubation, pulmonary aspiration, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary oedema, tension pneumothorax, and negative pressure inspiration) must be ruled out. The first step is to deepen the level of anaesthesia via the i.v. or inhalational route or both. Administration of […]