T17.9Dagger codeAsterisk code

Foreign body in respiratory tract, part unspecified

Foreign body in respiratory tract

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GuidelinesInhalation, Foreign BodyDescription Diagnostic criteria General and supportive measures Referral ICD-10 code : T17.9 DESCRIPTION Accidental inhalation of a solid object that may obstruct the airway at any level. DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA Ask specifically about a possible choking episode if there is any suspicion of a foreign body aspiration. Initial symptom is frequently sudden onset of choking followed by persist
GuidelinesManagement of Suspected Choking/ Foreign Body Aspiration in ChildrenICD-10 code: T17.2-5/T17.8-9/ T18.0-1 Table 21.3: Managing suspected choking/foreign body aspiration in children If the child is able to talk and breathe Encourage the child to cough repeatedly while arranging transfer urgently with supervision. If the child is conscious but with no effective cough or breathing Give up to 5 abdominal thrusts and if ineffective up to 5 back slaps, followed by re-a