Inhaled Foreign Body In Children

Abstract

Inhaled FB is an important cause of death in infants. Preventative measures e.g. toy safety, supervision are vital to reducing these deaths.
A high index of clinical suspicion is required in those without obvious diagnosis.
Expertise of personnel, clear clinical plans and familiarity with equipment is the key to success.
Although controversial, a spontaneous breathing technique with intravenous opioid/anaesthetic agent supplementation is most commonly employed.
Removal of the FB can be a dangerous part of the procedure, and can precipitate complete obstruction.