Episode 8- Is glucagon effective for relieving esophageal foreign bodies/ food impactions?

In this week's episode, we discuss a recently-published meta-analysis and summarize a couple of guidelines that discuss the management of esophageal foreign bodies/ food boluses. Find us on Apple Podcasts (iTunes), Google Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube!

References:

Long B, Gottlieg M. Is glucagon effective for relieving acute esophageal foreign bodies and food impactions? Ann Emerg Med. 2020; 75(2): 299- 301

Peksa GD, DeMott JM, Slocum GW, et al. Glucagon for relief of acute esophageal foreign bodies and food impactions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Pharmacotherapy. 2019; 39: 463-472

Birk M, Bauerfeing P, Deprez PH, et al. Removal of foreign bodies in the upper gastrointestinal tract in adults: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) clinical guideline. Endoscopy. 2016; 48: 1-8

Kramer RE, Lerner DG, Lin T, et al. Management of ingested foreign bodies in children: a clinical report of the NASPGHAN endoscopy committee. JPGN. 2015; 60: 562-574

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