How we do it: management of tracheobronchial foreign bodies in children

Key points • Foreign body aspiration remains an important pathology in children. • Management of airway foreign bodies must be undertaken in specialized units with experienced staff and known protocols. • Development and improvement of rigid bronchoscopes, with advances in anaesthesia have increased...

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Published in:Clinical otolaryngology and allied sciences 2004-12, Vol.29 (6), p.750-753
Main Authors: Babin, E., Sigston, E., Bigeon, J.-Y., Doppia, M.-A., Edy, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Anesthetics, Intravenous
Anxiety - prevention & control
Bronchi
Bronchoscopy - methods
bronchoscopy anaesthesia
Child
endobronchial foreign body
Foreign Bodies - surgery
Humans
management plan
Midazolam - administration & dosage
Oxygen Consumption
Preoperative Care
Psychomotor Agitation - prevention & control
Trachea
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Summary:Key points • Foreign body aspiration remains an important pathology in children. • Management of airway foreign bodies must be undertaken in specialized units with experienced staff and known protocols. • Development and improvement of rigid bronchoscopes, with advances in anaesthesia have increased the efficacy and the safety of removing endotracheal foreign bodies. • A video monitor is advantageous in coordinating the procedure and reducing the stress of the team. • Utilization of Fogarty's catheters can be beneficial.
ISSN:0307-7772
1365-2273
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2273.2004.00921.x