Engasgamento em bebês após busca às cegas com os dedos

Abstract

These cases showed that blind finger sweep in crying infants is not only dangerous but can be a fatal maneuver.

Choking, gagging and complementary feeding methods in the first year of life: a randomized clinical trial

“… 11 , 25 The occurrence of choking and gagging in all consistencies highlights the need to pay attention both to consistency and to the characteristics and form of food presentation, as well as for the development of the child's oral motor skills. 9 , 11 , 19 , 28 , 29 , 30 …”

“…Care measures, including how to deal with choking episodes and choking maneuvers, and information about food, ensure that CF can be conducted safely, regardless of the method used. 10 , 29 Moreover, the presence of an adult constantly supervising the child at feeding provides safety to avoid choking and handling them correctly, as well as promoting a pleasant food environment for the child and the family. 9 , 29 …”

Traumatic Epiglottitis following a Blind Insertion of the Hand during Convulsion

“…Despite a reduced incidence of infectious epiglottitis following the introduction of the Haemophilus influenza type B conjugate vaccine, physicians must pay attention to this life-threatening cause of airway obstruction [ 2 – 4 ]. Previously, there were reports of traumatic epiglottitis following forceful insertion of a guardian's hand into the mouth to remove foreign bodies including fatal outcomes [ 5 – 8 ]. Our case illustrates physicians should be aware of the possibility of inappropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation manipulation related acute epiglottis.…”

O conhecimento para preservar a vida: um tema delicado

“…Manobras equivocadas dos familiares ou do professor, baseadas no senso comum, como dar tapinhas nas costas, sopros na face, oferecer água ou tentar retirar o alimento ou objeto com os dedos sem visualizá-lo, pode, no lugar de ajudar, agravar a situação (Abder-Rahman, 2009). A análise dos relatórios de autópsia de todas as crianças que morreram por engasgamento por corpos estranhos, entre 1996 e 2006, realizadas no Departamento de Medicina Forense da Universidade da Jordânia, resultaram em 26 casos de crianças menores de 11 anos (Abder-Rahman, 2009). Segundo o autor, Dezesseis (61,5%) delas eram crianças e bebês com menos de 2 anos de idade.…”