Timely rescue of 2-year-old girl with sunflower seed lodged in trachea
Recently, Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital received a case of a 2-year-old girl with a sunflower seed foreign body in her trachea.
The girl, V.T.A, 2 years old, living in Le Thien commune, An Duong district, Hai Phong, showed signs of choking, cyanosis, and difficulty breathing immediately after eating sunflower seeds at home. The family promptly took her to the emergency department at Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. She was admitted to the Respiratory and Cardiovascular Department in a condition of: child agitated, severe difficulty breathing, on oxygen, slightly pale skin, and strong respiratory muscle retraction. After examination, the doctors diagnosed the child with grade 2 respiratory failure due to a foreign body in the airway. The doctors conducted a consultation immediately that night, performed necessary tests, and emergency bronchoscopy for the child. During the bronchoscopy, the team discovered a sunflower seed foreign body measuring 2×0.5cm causing obstruction in the trachea. The doctors used a basket to encase the foreign body and quickly removed it from the trachea. With skill and high professional technique, the child was saved and her health stabilized.
Foreign body aspiration is a common accident in children, especially during the Tet holiday. If not handled promptly, it can pose a danger to the child. Sharp foreign bodies can puncture the airway, causing pneumothorax, respiratory distress, and in severe cases, death… Medical experts recommend that parents should take their child to a medical facility immediately if they notice prolonged coughing or wheezing, suspecting foreign body aspiration, to prevent dangerous complications from occurring.
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