Zhu Yuan-Zhao, Pu Yan-Lin, Chen Hui-Qiao, Li Li-Hua
Department of Gerontology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dali University, Dali, CHN.
Department of Internal Medicine, Fugong People's Hospital, Fugong, CHN.
Cureus. 2023 Jun 26;15(6):e40968. doi: 10.7759/cureus.40968. eCollection 2023 Jun.
Foreign body ingestion is a common problem among elderly patients and can pose a serious health risk, particularly for those with communication barriers, cognitive impairments, or obscure medical histories. This report presents the case of a 67-year-old female inpatient who had a language communication barrier and accidentally ingested a blister pack. Effective communication was facilitated through an interpreter, and prompt endoscopic intervention was conducted to remove the foreign body safely. The patient was discharged with no further symptoms during follow-up. This case highlights the importance of prompt evaluation and intervention for foreign body ingestion in elderly patients, particularly those with communication barriers.
异物摄入在老年患者中是一个常见问题，并且可能构成严重的健康风险，尤其是对于那些有沟通障碍、认知障碍或病史不明的患者。本报告介绍了一名67岁女性住院患者的病例，该患者存在语言沟通障碍，意外摄入了一个泡罩包装。通过口译员促进了有效的沟通，并迅速进行了内镜干预以安全取出异物。患者出院，随访期间无进一步症状。该病例强调了对老年患者，尤其是有沟通障碍的老年患者异物摄入进行及时评估和干预的重要性。
