Objective To explore the causes of respiratory tract obstruction during resuscitation of general anesthesia and nursing strategy.Method The clinical data of 13 patients with respiratory tract obstruction during resuscitation of general anesthesia after extubation were reviewed.Results The causes of respiratory tract obstruction included glossocoma,laryngismus,bronchial spasm,airway blockage with secretions and tracheal compression.The respiratory tract obstruction was cured by way of pertinent treatment.Conclusion The critical measures for the treatment of respiratory tract obstruction include careful observation and prompt detection of abnormal symptoms of hypoxia and respiratory index,and effective treatment.