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CRACKCast E060 - Foreign Bodies
This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 60, Foreign Bodies. This episode covers an approach to foreign bodies, including location specific tips, complications and safe removal in the ED.
- Describe your approach to Ocular FB
- What is Seidel Sign?
- List indirect signs of FB on Xray
- List complications of ear FB
- Describe the process of anesthesia of the ear and preparation for FB removal
- Describe 5 techniques for removal of FB from ear
- Describe the management of TM perforation secondary to FB
- Describe 5 techniques for removal of FB from nose
- Describe a step-wise approach to pediatric FB airway obstruction
- List 7 symptoms of Esophageal FB
- List 8 complications of esophageal FB
- List 4 complications specific to button battery ingestions
- List indications for removal of esophageal FBs
- List 4 removal techniques of esophageal FB
- List 5 techniques for management of food bolus and their mechanism of action
- List the criteria for continued expectant management for intestinal FB
- Describe the stepwise management of a Rectal FB
Wisecracks:
- What is the safe dose of topical anesthetics?
- How do you test the radiolucency of an object?
- What is a Cafe Coronary? What is Penetration Syndrome?
- Differentiate Body stuffing from Body Packing