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Inhaled Surfactant in the treatment of accidental Talc Powder inhalation: a new case report
Mirella ColluraCaterina Lo PiparoMaria Cristina MaggioFederico MatinaGiovanni CorselloPatrizio Vitulosubject
Lung Diseasesmedicine.medical_specialtymedicine.medical_treatmentTreatment outcomeCase Reportmacromolecular substancesTalcSettore MED/38 - Pediatria Generale E SpecialisticaPulmonary surfactantAdministration InhalationSurfactantmedicineHumansTalcum powderRespiratory physiotherapyIntensive care medicinePhospholipidsBiological ProductsInhalationRespiratory distressbusiness.industrylcsh:RJ1-570InfantRespiratory Physiotherapylcsh:PediatricsPulmonary SurfactantsBronchopulmonary LavageAccidental InhalationAnti-Bacterial AgentsBronchodilator AgentsRadiographyTreatment OutcomeCoughBaby powderTalcRespiratory DistressAccidentalDrug Therapy CombinationFemaleInhaled surfactant talc powder inhalationPowdersbusinessmedicine.drugdescription
Abstract The use of talcum powder is incorrectly part of the traditional care of infants. Its acute aspiration is a very dangerous condition in childhood. Although the use of baby powder has been discouraged from many authors and the reports of its accidental inhalation have been ever more rare, sometimes new cases with several fatalities have been reported. We report on a patient in which accidental inhalation of baby powder induced severe respiratory difficulties. We also point out the benefits of surfactant administration. Surfactant contributed to the rapid improvement of the medical and radiological condition, preventing severe early and late complications and avoiding invasive approaches.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-06-06 | Italian Journal of Pediatrics |