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Living on the edge of the post-nasal space: the inhaled foreign body
G L Ross1, N B Steventon, D K Pinder
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|May 2, 2000
Abstract:
We present a previously undescribed event where an inhaled foreign body was propelled into the post-nasal space by the Heimlich manoeuvre. We present figures showing a drop in the mortality following inhaled foreign bodies since the introduction of the Heimlich manoeuvre.
Insights
The Heimlich manoeuvre, used for choking, can unexpectedly push inhaled foreign objects into the nasopharynx. This maneuver has contributed to reduced mortality rates from inhaled foreign bodies.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Pediatric Care
Background:
- Inhaled foreign bodies pose a significant risk, particularly in children.
- The Heimlich manoeuvre is a life-saving technique for choking incidents.
- Complications of the Heimlich manoeuvre are rarely reported.