Pharyngeal Procedures Eva Vogeley Richard A. Saladino Introduction Three pharyngeal problems in children that may be treated in the emergency department (ED)—pharyngitis, tonsillar foreign body, and peritonsillar abscess—require careful and…
Nasal Foreign Body Removal Jonathan E. Bennett Introduction Nasal foreign bodies are a common problem among pediatric patients. Children have a sincere curiosity about placing objects in body orifices, and…
Drainage and Packing of a Nasal Septal Hematoma Colette C. Mull Mark A. Ginsburg Introduction A nasal septal hematoma forms when blood collects in the potential space between the cartilage…
Management of Epistaxis Parul B. Patel Susanne I. Kost Introduction Epistaxis is a common complaint in the pediatric population, especially among toddlers and school-aged children. Most episodes of bleeding from…
Tympanocentesis Marla J. Friedman Introduction Tympanocentesis involves needle aspiration of middle ear contents to obtain fluid for culture or to provide symptomatic relief in cases of especially painful otitis media….
External Ear Procedures Nestor J. Martinez Marla J. Friedman Introduction The external ear is vulnerable to injury because of its exposed position. Injuries to the external ear occur in all…
Foreign Body Removal from the External Auditory Canal Dale Steele Introduction Foreign bodies in the external auditory canal (EAC) are a frequent problem in children. The objects found in children’s…
Removal of Cerumen Impaction Ronnie S. Fuerst Introduction Removing cerumen from the external auditory canal of pediatric patients is a procedure that is performed daily in the emergency department (ED)…
Otoscopic Examination Holly W. Davis Kala Parker Introduction Symptoms referable to the ears account for over one third of all pediatric visits to a medical facility (1,2). Patients can present…
Acute Upper Airway Foreign Body Removal: The Choking Child Michael P. Poirier Introduction Annually in the United States more than 300 deaths of children are due to choking secondary to…
