Foreign Body Aspiration Score (FOBAS)-a Prospectively Validated Algorithm for the Management and Prediction of Foreign Body Aspiration in Children

Overview

Journal Eur J Pediatr

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2023 Nov 28

PMID 38017338

Authors

Shani Pozailov

Aviv Goldbart

Micha Aviram

Michal S Maimon

Yotam Dizitzer Hillel

Dvir Gatt

Inbal Raviv

Shir Avraham

Or Kaplan

Sergey Tsaregorodtsev

Inbal Golan-Tripto

Affiliations

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Abstract

Conclusion: FOBAS reliably predicts FBA in cases of suspected FBA and improves management and in-hospital decision-making.

What Is Known: • Foreign body aspiration is a major cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality. • Currently, there is no unified protocol for children referred to the emergency department for suspected FBA, therefore, a well-defined algorithm is needed to improve the decision-making process.

What Is New: • The pediatric Foreign body aspiration score (FOBAS) is a new, prospectively validated clinical score that shows high sensitivity and specificity for the presence of FBA in children. • FOBAS reduces unnecessary admissions and invasive procedures and leads to better clinical outcomes.

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