title: Pediatric sand aspiration managed using bronchoscopy and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
abstract: Sand aspiration is a rare but potentially fatal occurrence to consider in near-drownings, accidental burials or cave-ins. Optimal management is not well defined.
authors.forename: Khaled Ali
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Baqais
authors.forename: Meagan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mahoney
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tobler
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hui
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Noseworthy
mesh_terms: D018893:Bronchoalveolar Lavage / Q000379:methods*; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D002648:Child; D015199:Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D053120:Respiratory Aspiration / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D012822:Silicon Dioxide / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D012822:Silicon Dioxide