Cerebral anoxia with fatal outcome caused by aspiration of an air-filled balloon
Skevas, A.; Karenzos, K.; Exarchakos, G.; Kastanioudakis, J.
Hno 39(2): 73-74
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0017-6192 PMID: 2032879 Document Number: 371725
We report an 11-year-old child who aspirated a toy balloon causing death by asphyxia. Children who chew balloons while running and who breathe deeply or laugh at the same time are under great risk. The saliva which smears the balloon makes it easier to slide into the airway. Therefore chewing of balloons by children must be avoided because of the danger of aspiration.
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