Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4158824 | Journal of Pediatric Surgery | 2010 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We present a case of a 15-month-old child with a history of thoracic impalement after improper safety seat restraint. The foreign body was stabilized with bulky dressings in the field before transport. Imaging revealed possible pulmonary artery involvement; and consequently, a thoracotomy was done to obtain vascular control before removal. We use this case to highlight prehospital care and operative management of a patient with foreign body impalement.
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Authors
Andrew Riggle, John Bollins, Subbarredy Konda, Rahul Aggarwal, Ashlei Beiswenger,