Fatal and near-fatal grape aspiration in children.

Pediatr Emerg Care

From the Department of Pediatric Intensive Care, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Published: June 2015

AI Article Synopsis

  • Choking from whole seedless grapes can pose serious health risks for young children.
  • The article discusses three specific cases of grape aspiration and the emergency care provided, ranging from basic life support to specialized treatment.
  • Key takeaways will benefit various healthcare professionals, including emergency responders and hospital staff.

Article Abstract

Choking remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in young children. Whole seedless grapes are a popular fruit snack to give to young children.We present 3 cases of grape aspiration, discussing the emergency care from basic life support to specialist treatment.The lessons learned will be applicable to a wide range of health professionals from frontline emergency medical service personnel to physicians and nurses working in a hospital.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/PEC.0000000000000459DOI Listing

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