| Product name |
Button Battery-Swallowing Incidents (Warning) |
| Description |
Small, coin-sized cell batteries can be found in products in nearly every home in America. From the musical greeting card sitting on the table, to the remote control next to the TV, "button batteries" as they are commonly referred to, are in thousands of products used in and around the home. In most cases, children gain access to batteries directly from games, toys, calculators, remote controls and other items commonly left within a child's reach. |
| Problem |
Young children and senior adults are unintentionally swallowing the cell batteries and in some cases, the consequences are immediate and devastating. Occasionally, a swallowed battery will pass through the intestine. Most often, however, batteries that become lodged in the throat or intestine can generate and release hydroxide, resulting in dangerous chemical burns. Parents are often unaware that a child has swallowed the button battery, which makes it difficult to diagnose the problem. Symptoms resemble ailments common in children, such as an upset stomach and fever, and in some incidents, there are no symptoms at all. |
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03/23/2011 |
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