International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Mar 2019
ReviewPortable, non-powered, suction-generating device for management of life-threatening aerodigestive tract foreign bodies: Novel prototype and literature review.
To present a novel approach for the emergent, pre-hospital management of life-threatening aerodigestive tract foreign body aspiration using a portable, non-powered, suction-generating device (PNSD), in the context of a literature review of emergent pre-hospital management of patients with foreign body airway obstruction. ⋯ PNSDs may play an important role in the emergent, non-operative, pre-hospital management of upper aerodigestive tract foreign body aspiration, particularly in settings and populations with high choking risk. Further characterization of effectiveness and safety in larger cadaveric or simulation studies mimicking physiologic conditions is indicated.
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Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. · Mar 2019
Early hearing detection and intervention in South Africa: Exploring factors compromising service delivery as expressed by caregivers.
The main aim of this study was to explore factors compromising early intervention (EI) service delivery to hearing impaired children in South Africa, as expressed by their caregivers. ⋯ These findings have important clinical, training, policy, and advocacy implications within the South African context; if both access to and success within the EI services will be successful.