Pediatric Emergency Medicine Reports – August 1, 2009
August 1, 2009
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'There's Something in My Ear': Tools of the Trade for Foreign Body Entrapment and Retained Penetration
Entrapments and retained foreign bodies represent a common cause of emergency department (ED) visits. A majority of these pediatric presentations are easily assessed and managed by emergency physicians. However, even when accurately identified, this injury pattern may present therapeutic challenges.