Nasal packing: When a routine practice becomes a life‐threatening emergency. Issue 12 (16th August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Novoa, Eva; Junge, Helge
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 2638
• Page End: 2640
• Publication Date: 2020-08-16
• Subjects: complications of nasal packing -- rigid bronchoscopy -- Tracheal aspiration; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3241
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Aspiration of unsecured nasal packs of any sort must be suspected in patients presenting with acute airway situations and a recent history of nose procedures. An immediate removal is mandatory to avoid long‐term complications and even death. Abstract : Aspiration of unsecured nasal packs of any sort must be suspected in patients presenting with acute airway situations and a recent history of nose procedures. An immediate removal is mandatory to avoid long‐term complications and even death.