Massive powder aspiration in a toddler.

Alexander, C P; Gordon, Thomas; Sridhar, Gibicote; Raghupathy, P

Alexander, C P; Gordon, Thomas; Sridhar, Gibicote; Raghupathy, P.

Indian Pediatr ; 2005 Mar; 42(3): 288-90

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-7748

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ABSTRACT

We report a case of aspiration of calcium carbonate powder by a toddler. Bronchoscopic removal of aspirated contents resulted in favourable outcome.

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Accidents, Home; Administration, Inhalation; Bronchoalveolar Lavage; Calcium Carbonate/administration & dosage; Humans; Infant; Male; Powders; Respiration, Artificial; Respiratory Insufficiency/etiology; Suction

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Powders / Respiration, Artificial / Respiratory Insufficiency / Suction / Administration, Inhalation / Humans / Male / Calcium Carbonate / Accidents, Home / Bronchoalveolar Lavage Language: English Journal: Indian Pediatr Year: 2005 Type: Article

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