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Button battery ingestion-case report and review
Ss Kalyanshettar1, Sv Patil2, Gaurav Upadhye3
1Professor, Department of Pediatrics, BLDE University's Sri BM Patil Medical College & Research Centre Bijapur, India .
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|November 12, 2014
Summary
Button battery ingestion in children is a growing concern due to their prevalence in toys. This paper presents a case study highlighting the rapid and severe health risks associated with swallowing these small electronic components.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric medicine
- Toxicology
- Consumer product safety
Background:
- Increasing prevalence of button batteries in consumer electronics and children's toys.
- Small size and accessibility of button batteries pose a significant ingestion risk for young children.
- Potential for severe and rapid health consequences following button battery ingestion.
Observation:
- A specific case of a child ingesting a button battery is detailed.
- Clinical presentation and immediate effects of the ingested button battery.
Findings:
- Button battery ingestion can cause rapid and severe esophageal or gastrointestinal injury.
- Corrosive injury from battery leakage is a primary mechanism of harm.
- Timely medical intervention is critical to mitigate damage.
Implications:
- Highlights the urgent need for increased awareness among parents and healthcare providers regarding button battery risks.
- Underscores the importance of safety standards and design considerations for products using button batteries.
- Emphasizes the critical role of prompt diagnosis and management in pediatric button battery ingestions.
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