Patient-273

Patient-273 went to Sunrise Children's Hospital. They kept a child waiting with a foreign object in her throat. Nobody would come when the medical alarms went off, and they kept her waiting for a long time to see a doctor. Horrible experience.

Horrible experience!!

Why am I still waiting for my daughter to get a foreign object removed from her throat?

And you are not coming to do rounds like you are supposed to.

Her alarm goes off for minutes and no one comes in to check.

I ask to speak with the doctors to see what's going on, but....still no one has come in here.

It's other things I don't want to mention, but you are horrible in certain situations.

What to Do if There is Something Stuck

in Your Child’s Throat

Signs that your child has something stuck in their throat

• Difficulty breathing, labored breathing, or choking
• Persistent coughing accompanied by gagging or choking sounds
• Trouble swallowing or pain while swallowing
• Excessive drooling
• Refusing to eat or drink
• Hoarse voice or changes in speech

Dealing with objects stuck in the throat

• If your child is choking or having difficulty breathing, call 911 right away.
• If they can still breathe, but there’s an object lodged in their throat, encourage them to cough forcefully to try and dislodge it.
• Please don’t attempt to remove the object with your fingers, as it may push it further down.
• As a precaution, we encourage you to seek immediate medical attention in any case of throat obstruction.

Remember, it’s crucial to seek medical advice if you notice any of these signs or suspect your child may have a foreign object stuck in their nose, ear, eye, or throat.

Read the article for information about what to do if your child has something stuck in his or her nose, ear, eye, or throat.