Caustics

Question 1

2 major complications for ER

Answer 1

1. Airway

2. Perforation

Question 2

Signs of airway

Answer 2

Drooling, stridor, dysphonia, perioral

Question 3

Early complications

Answer 3

• burn
• perforation
• airway
• HF
• Make sure to look at eye

Question 4

Late complications

Answer 4

• stricture
• malnutrition
• SCC

Question 5

When to scope

Answer 5

• any mouth findings
• any suicidal ingestions
• can’t eat

Question 6

MGMT of V fib in HF ingestions

Answer 6

Tonnes of Ca