BB Pellets in Bronchus

Extraction Case

In a matter of seconds, one or more objects in a toddler’s hand can lodge in a bronchus. In this case, 2 BB pellets were extracted, using the “Vancouver” optical forceps.

Did You Know?!

Choking and suffocation are responsible for almost 40% of unintentional injuries in infants under the age of one in Canada.[Ref:3]