Evaluation and management of pediatric near-hanging injury

Abstract Introduction Children surviving a strangulation event are unique from adults in that they are at risk for significant airway compromise due to the smaller relative size of their airways. To date, no study has specifically evaluated the laryngeal findings and management of pediatric near-han...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology 2013-11, Vol.77 (11), p.1899-1901
Main Authors: Hackett, Alyssa M, Kitsko, Dennis J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents, Home
Adolescent
Age Factors
Airway Management - methods
Asphyxia - diagnosis
Asphyxia - etiology
Asphyxia - therapy
Child
Cohort Studies
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Injury Severity Score
Laryngotracheal injury
Larynx - injuries
Male
Near-hanging
Neck Injuries - complications
Neck Injuries - diagnosis
Neck Injuries - therapy
Otolaryngology
Pediatric trauma
Pediatrics
Retrospective Studies
Suicide, Attempted
Survival Rate
Trachea - injuries
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - diagnosis
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - therapy
Citations: Items that this one cites
Items that cite this one
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:Abstract Introduction Children surviving a strangulation event are unique from adults in that they are at risk for significant airway compromise due to the smaller relative size of their airways. To date, no study has specifically evaluated the laryngeal findings and management of pediatric near-hanging patients. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed on all near-hangings presenting to the a tertiary care children's hospital from January 2001 until June 2010. Demographic information was compiled in addition to laryngeal findings. Results Sixteen children were identified. Four had a documented laryngeal injury, one of which was a major injury requiring a tracheotomy. Conclusion Laryngeal examination should be standard of care for any child presenting after a near-hanging event.
ISSN:0165-5876
1872-8464
DOI:10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.09.003