Citation

Tietjen PA, Kaner RJ, Quinn CE. Clin. Chest Med. 1994; 15(1): 117-135.

Affiliation

Pulmonary Service, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8200188

Abstract

Aspiration of foreign material into the lungs can represent a medical emergency requiring timely interventions to assure a favorable outcome. Establishment of a patent airway and maintenance of adequate oxygenation are the initial requirements for successful treatment of all types of aspiration emergencies. The nature of the aspirated material dictates further interventions and potential outcome.

Language: en