Foreign Bodies of the Ear, Nose and Throat - 19/11/18
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Foreign bodies to the ear, nose, and throat often can be managed in the emergency department, particularly if the patient offers a history consistent with foreign body and is calm and compliant with the examination and removal attempts. Tips for success include analgesia, adequate visualization, immobilization of the patient’s head, dexterity and experience level of the provider, and minimizing attempts at removal. It is critical to recognize the risks involved with certain retained objects (button batteries or sharp objects) and when to call a consultant to help facilitate safe, successful removal of objects to the ear, nose, and throat.
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Vol 37 - N° 1
P. 121-130 - février 2019 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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