[Complete airway obstruction by a prosthesis powder. The problem of protecting the airway in emergency service].
An extraordinary occurrence of death is reported due to blocking of the entrance of the larynx by a denture adhesive. The improper usage of this material by a mentally disturbed woman of 66 years of age caused her death by suffocation. In such a case an intubation can involve a transfer of the viscous material to the larynx. Therefore a coniotomy or a tracheotomy should be performed.
Trübner
K
K
Institut für Rechtsmedizin, Universität Hamburg.
Nickel
J
J
Püschel
K
K
Donath
K
K
D000269:Adhesives / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D003781:Denture Retention; D004630:Emergencies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans
D000269:Adhesives
Vollständige Atemwegsverlegung durch Prothesenhaftpulver. Das Problem der Luftwegssicherung im Notfalldienst.