What is one airway complication that can occur during surgery when the patient is receiving general anesthesia care?

Acute adrenal insufficiency, also known as adrenal crisis, is characterized by low levels of adrenal hormones, particularly cortisol. One of the primary manifestations of adrenal insufficiency is electrolyte imbalance, specifically hyponatremia (low sodium) and hyperkalemia (high potassium). Inadequate cortisol levels can lead to impaired sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, resulting in sodium loss and low serum sodium levels.

When the patient receives appropriate therapies for acute adrenal insufficiency, such as administration of glucocorticoids (e.g., hydrocortisone), the cortisol levels begin to normalize. As a result, the impaired sodium reabsorption improves, leading to an increase in serum sodium levels.

The given observations suggest the occurrence of malignant hyperthermia (MH), a potentially life-threatening reaction to certain medications used during anesthesia. MH is characterized by an increase in heart rate (tachycardia), elevated body temperature (hyperthermia), and muscle rigidity. The primary treatment for MH is the administration of dantrolene, which is a skeletal muscle relaxant that helps to counteract the effects of the reaction.

Naloxone (Narcan) is an opioid receptor antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid overdose or excessive opioid sedation.

Furosemide (Lasix) is a diuretic used to treat conditions such as edema and high blood pressure.

Flumazenil (Romazicon) is a benzodiazepine receptor antagonist used to reverse the effects of benzodiazepine overdose or excessive sedation.