title: Massive powder aspiration in a toddler.
abstract: We report a case of aspiration of calcium carbonate powder by a toddler. Bronchoscopic removal of aspirated contents resulted in favourable outcome.
authors.affiliation: Department of Child Health, Christian Medical College, Vellore, 632 004, India.
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Alexander
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Gordon
authors.forename: Gibicote
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sridhar
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Raghupathy
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011208:Powders; D002119:Calcium Carbonate