Starting on:
Feb 4, 2022
Ending on:
Jan 21, 2022
Moderator(s):
Venue:
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
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Feb 4, 2022
Ending on:
Jan 21, 2022
Moderator(s):
KUTRRH
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital
Claim Points
FOREIGN BODY
Starting on:
Feb 4, 2022 7:00 AM
Feb 4, 2022 7:00 AM
Ending on:
Jan 21, 2022 9:00 AM
Jan 21, 2022 9:00 AM
Venue:
KUTRRH
KUTRRH
Description
Children are mostly affected because of their curiosity, inability to masticate well, inadequate control of deglutination and the tendency to cry , shout and play while eating Most common FB encounters in children is in the ear. Most common FB seen in adults is impacted meat. Particularly in those with handicap or motor and anatomic abnormalities such as web achalasia, esophageal spasm and diverticula.
Objectives
Background
To understand the presentation of FB in the emergency department
To understand the principles behind management of FB
Treatment modalities