How should we evaluate and work up suspected foreign bodies? When should foreign bodies be removed in the ED vs. managed in the OR? What equipment do you need to manage an airway with a foreign body?
A 52-year-old male presents with inability to swallow. He was eating steak one hour ago and swallowed a large piece without chewing. He thinks it is stuck around his upper sternal area. Physical exam reveals a patient who appears uncomfortable, sitting upright, constantly spitting into a bag. You do not see anything in his mouth. What is the next step in your evaluation and treatment?
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Children the world over are fascinated with what can possibly “fit” in their orifices. Diagnosis is often delayed. Anxiety abounds before and during evaluation and management.
PEM Playbook – Foreign Bodies in the Head and Neck Read More »