Pediatric sand aspiration managed using bronchoscopy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

Authors :: Baqais KA
Mahoney M
Tobler K
Hui A
Noseworthy M
Source :: Canadian respiratory journal [Can Respir J] 2015 Sep-Oct; Vol. 22 (5), pp. 261-2. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Jul 07.
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: Sand aspiration is a rare but potentially fatal occurrence to consider in near-drownings, accidental burials or cave-ins. Optimal management is not well defined.

Subjects :: Child
Humans
Male
Respiratory Aspiration diagnosis
Respiratory Aspiration etiology
Bronchoalveolar Lavage methods
Bronchoscopy
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Respiratory Aspiration therapy
Silicon Dioxide adverse effects

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