Korean J Anesthesiol.  1976 Jun;9(1):47-50.

Acute Cardiac Arrest Occurred During Removal of Foreign Body in the Esophagus

• Youn BR
• Kim IS
• Choi SJ

Abstract

We have experienced one case of acute cardiac arrest occurred during removal of a foreign body in the esophagus in a 8 month old boy. We consider the cause of acute cardiac arrest in this patient as acute hypoxia and vagal reflex, and stress the importance of prompt diagnosis, extensive knowledge and correct and skillful resuscitation.

MeSH Terms

Anoxia
Diagnosis
Esophagus*
Foreign Bodies*
Heart Arrest*
Humans
Infant
Male
Reflex
Resuscitation