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Dr. DHANRAJ
Introduction
Terms
Foreign bodies
Aspiration
is the entry of material (from the oropharynx or gastrointestinal tract into the larynx (voice box) and lower respiratory tract (the portions of the respiratory system from the trachea (windpipe) to the lungs)
Ingestion
is the passage of a substance from the mouth into the gastrointestinal tract
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In children
Epiglottis doesnt close as in adults Narrow airways Increases the risk of aspiration in children
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obstruction With good air flow Forceful cough Inability to speak Wheezing between Inability to breathe cough Ability to breathe Inability to cough
Universal choking sign With poor air exchange
Panic Weak,ineffectual cough
Crowing sound on inspiration Paradoxical respiration Absent or altered voice sounds Possible cyanosis Possible disorientation
Endodontic instruments
odontic bands
Foreign bodies
Rubber dam clamps
Prosthe sis
Management
Management
Invasive
Non-Invasive
Chest thrust
Finger sweep
In infants
In a choking CONSCIOUS INFANT 1. Position with head downward 2. 5 back blows 3. 5 chest thrusts 4. Repeat In an UNCONSCIOUS INFANT 1. Assess 2. Begin CPR if needed 3. Check for object prior to each breath
In children
Children aged 1 to 8 years
In an unconscious child..
Try to support victim with your knees while lowering victim to the floor Assess Begin CPR After chest compressions, check for object before giving breaths
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Diagnostic Investigations
If a foreign body is not retrieved and the patient is asymptomatic,
Complications.
Bronchial stenosis
Bronchiectasis
Lung abscess Tissue erosion/perforation
Ligature
Dental floss should be secured to..
Conclusion .
In a pediatric practice, proper caution and care should be exercised Its a must that each pediatric dentist should be aware of emergency management A proper protocol of instrument usage should be practised..