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Area of Science:

  • Medical Safety
  • Clinical Case Reports
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Vernagel (sodium polyacrylate) is widely used in hospitals to gel body fluids and minimize spills.
  • Accidental ingestion of Vernagel poses a significant risk of airway obstruction and asphyxiation.
  • Previous reports document 15 cases of Vernagel ingestion with one fatality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of Vernagel ingestion in an elderly patient.
  • To emphasize the potential for airway compromise and the need for prompt medical intervention.
  • To raise awareness among healthcare professionals regarding Vernagel ingestion risks.

Main Methods:

  • A case report of an elderly patient who accidentally ingested Vernagel.
  • Management involved urgent rigid panendoscopy and suction aspiration for material evacuation.
  • Review of existing literature on Vernagel ingestion incidents.

Main Results:

  • Successful evacuation of ingested Vernagel via panendoscopy and suction aspiration.
  • The patient required prompt and coordinated medical management.
  • The incident underscores the risks associated with Vernagel when not handled properly.

Conclusions:

  • Patient supervision during Vernagel use is essential to prevent accidental ingestion.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialists and anesthesiologists must be aware of Vernagel's properties and risks.
  • Effective airway management and interdisciplinary collaboration are critical for treating Vernagel-induced airway obstruction.