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1Department of Emergency Medicine, Van Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Van TR65040, Turkey.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 23, 2026
Summary
Accidental ingestion of oxygen absorber contents by a child caused a unique "sandstorm" appearance on abdominal X-rays. The iron powder and sodium chloride mixture showed low bioavailability, requiring no intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Oxygen absorber sachets, containing iron powder and sodium chloride, are common in food packaging.
- Accidental ingestion of these sachets by children is rare but can pose diagnostic challenges.
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