Massive powder aspiration in a toddler.
We report a case of aspiration of calcium carbonate powder by a toddler. Bronchoscopic removal of aspirated contents resulted in favourable outcome.
Alexander
C P
CP
Department of Child Health, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
Gordon
Thomas
T
Sridhar
Gibicote
G
Raghupathy
P
P
D000061:Accidents, Home; D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage; D002119:Calcium Carbonate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011208:Powders; D012121:Respiration, Artificial; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D013396:Suction
D011208:Powders; D002119:Calcium Carbonate