EM@3AM: Esophageal Foreign Bodies
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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