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Clear plastic cups: a childhood choking hazard
R L Weiss1, M N Goldstein, A Dharia
1Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Disorders, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New Hyde Park, New York, NY 11042, USA.
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
|November 1, 1996
Summary
Clear plastic cups pose an undetected choking hazard for young children. Fragments can be aspirated, leading to diagnostic challenges and delayed detection, even after negative procedures.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Otolaryngology
- Medical Device Safety
- Childhood Injury Prevention
Background:
- Disposable plastic beverage cups are generally considered safe for children.
- Certain brittle, clear plastic cups can fragment when bitten.
- Aspiration of these fragments is an unrecognized choking hazard for children.