Abstract Albendazole tablet aspiration represents a rare cause of symptomatic endobronchial foreign body in pediatric emergency department. We present a patient who developed status epileptics and cardiorespiratory arrest shortly after aspiration of albendazole tablet. Seizures were controlled but the child sustained hypoxic cerebral injury. This case calls attention to the importance of cautious use of tablet formulations in children and need for public action at the scene to save a life with quality.
Keywords: Foreign Body Aspiration; Status Epilepticus; Albendazole.