What is direct rigid laryngoscopy?

After a direct rigid laryngoscopy: When to call

Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if:

• You passed out (lost consciousness).
• You have severe trouble breathing.
• You have sudden chest pain and shortness of breath, or you cough up blood.

Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:

• You cough up a lot of blood or have bleeding that lasts for 24 hours.
• You have trouble breathing.
• You have symptoms of a blood clot in your leg (called a deep vein thrombosis), such as:
  • Pain in the calf, back of the knee, thigh, or groin.
  • Redness and swelling in your leg or groin.
• You feel like you cannot swallow.
• You have pain that does not get better after you take pain medicine.
• You have a fever.

Watch closely for any changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:

• You do not get better as expected.