University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Advisor
Dr. Laura Read
Abstract
Abstract
Foreign body (FB) ingestions are common amongst children less than 5 years of age, more specifically seen in the 6 months to 3-year range.1-3 Albeit button battery (BB) ingestions (BBI) are only a small fraction of total FB ingestions, they have become more prevalent throughout the years with technological advancements. In the past three decades, BBI have increased 7-fold and are the leading cause of death in pediatric poisoning.2 Ingestion of these corrosive batteries can develop lesions with mechanisms causing chemical and electrical injuries.4,5 It is important for advanced practice providers to understand the severity of BBI and the complications if not acted upon in a timely manner.6,7
Recommended Citation
Castro M. Deadly Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions: Button Batteries. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2019; 1(3).
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