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Positive-pressure technique for nasal foreign body removal in children
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Annals of Emergency Medicine
|April 1, 1995
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The positive-pressure technique effectively removes nasal foreign bodies in children, offering a less invasive alternative to restraints. This method is underutilized despite its proven benefits in pediatric care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Nasal foreign bodies are common in children.
- Traditional removal methods often involve physical restraints and instrumentation, which can be distressing.
- The positive-pressure technique presents a less invasive alternative.
Observation:
- A retrospective review identified 64 pediatric nasal foreign body cases over two years.
- Eight of these cases utilized the positive-pressure technique.
- This technique involves applying positive pressure to the child's airway to dislodge the object.
Findings:
- The positive-pressure technique was effective in the observed cases.
- It offers a viable, less traumatic alternative to traditional methods.
- Data suggests this technique is underused in clinical practice.
Implications:
- Increased adoption of the positive-pressure technique can improve pediatric patient experience.
- Further research could explore wider implementation strategies.
- This method has the potential to reduce the need for sedation and physical restraints in pediatric foreign body removal.
Abstract:
Positive-pressure technique for the removal of nasal foreign bodies in children is an effective alternative to restraints and instrumentation, yet it is underused. A retrospective chart review in a community hospital over a 2-year period yielded 64 cases of pediatric nasal foreign bodies. Eight cases are presented in which the positive-pressure technique was used.