Glucagon no better than placebo for resolving esophageal foreign body
An esophageal foreign body major concern as they are potentially very dangerous and may constitute medical emergencies, particularly if sharp. Particularly in toddlers and children who are a high risk of swallowing foreign objects. It is any object that does not belong in the esophagus that becomes stuck there. The type of foreign body is influenced by a number of factors such as age and culture. It’s a
A study in American Journal of Gastroenterology found that Glucagon has no effect than placebo in resolving esophageal foreign body impaction (EFBI) or shortening the time required to remove the foreign body.
Researchers primarily aimed to compare the effectiveness of glucagon versus placebo in resolving EFBI. The study was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind trial involving consecutive patients diagnosed with alimentary EFBI. Participants were randomized to receive either 1 mg of intravenous glucagon or placebo. All patients underwent upper endoscopy, and adverse events were assessed through a protocolized telephonic interview seven days later.
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