Foreign bodies in thetracheaand bronchus
Foreign bodies in the trachea and bronchus
Foreign body aspiration can result a spectrum ofchanges, from minimal symptoms, to respiratorycompromise, failure, and even death
◼ Foreign body aspiration can result a spectrum of changes, from minimal symptoms, to respiratory compromise, failure, and even death
A foreign body aspirated into air passage canlodge in the larynx, trachea, or bronchi Site of lodgement would depend on the size andnature ofthe foreign body
◼ A foreign body aspirated into air passage can lodge in the larynx, trachea, or bronchi ◼ Site of lodgement would depend on the size and nature of the foreign body
A large foreign body,unable to pass through theglottis, will lodge in the supraglottic area whilethe smaller one will pass down through thelarynx into the trachea or bronchiForeign bodies with sharp points, e.g. pins,needles,fishbones,etc.can stick anywhere inthe larynx, or tracheobronchial tree
◼ A large foreign body, unable to pass through the glottis, will lodge in the supraglottic area while the smaller one will pass down through the larynx into the trachea or bronchi ◼ Foreign bodies with sharp points, e.g. pins, needles, fish bones, etc. can stick anywhere in the larynx, or tracheobronchial tree
EtiologyForeign body aspiration is most common inchildren aged 6 months to 4 years.-They lack molars for proper grinding of food.-They tend to be running or playing at the time ofaspiration.-They tend to put objects in their mouth morefrequently-They lack coordination of swallowing and glotticclosure
Etiology ◼ Foreign body aspiration is most common in children aged 6 months to 4 years. –They lack molars for proper grinding of food. –They tend to be running or playing at the time of aspiration. –They tend to put objects in their mouth more frequently. –They lack coordination of swallowing and glottic closure