SAQ 734 – Paediatrics – inhaled foreign body with obstructive hyperinflation

A previously well 18-month-old girl is brought to the ED with a persistent cough and noisy breathing.

Her symptoms began when she and her older brother were sharing raw carrots at lunchtime. Her x-ray is shown.

List two (2) abnormal findings on the x-ray.

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What is the likely diagnosis?

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List four (4) important management steps.

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While waiting for definitive management, she develops significant work of breathing, stridor and an ineffective cough. List your four (4) immediate management steps.

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