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Gastrografin aspiration in a 3 3/4-year-old girl
Insights
A rare case of Gastrografin aspiration occurred in a young child with multiple trauma. This event highlights the importance of careful administration of contrast media in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Case Reports
- Pediatric Radiology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Gastrografin (diatrizoate meglumine and diatrizoate sodium) is a contrast agent used for diagnostic imaging.
- Aspiration of contrast media can lead to severe pulmonary complications.
- Pediatric patients, especially those with multiple trauma, are at increased risk.
Abstract:
A case of Gastrografin aspiration in a 3 3/4-year-old child admitted for multiple trauma is described.
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