Abstract:Foreign body airway obstruction is considered an airway emergency and is a challenging clinical scenario for both the otolaryngologist and the anaesthetist. We present three cases of impacted upper airway metallic foreign bodies. Supra-glottic airways were obstructed and precarious. Apnoeic oxygenation utilizing high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO), a form of tubeless anaesthetic, was used in all three cases, leading to the safe removal of the foreign bodies. Increased training, awareness and equipment availability t… Show more
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