Child swallowed object

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⚠️ Check: Is the area safe for you to approach?

Call 112 now. Say what they swallowed. No finger down throat. Watch breathing.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT induce vomiting — re-damages esophagus.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT assume coin will pass without X-ray.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. "Child swallowed [object]. Button battery yes/no."
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Poison helpline if available in region.

Button battery, magnet, choking, or sharp object needs emergency endoscopy.

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Battery in esophagus — emergency removal within 2 hours ideal.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Abdominal pain hours later — magnet complication.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Transport for imaging — do not wait for passage if battery suspected.

This helper does not contact emergency services. You must call yourself.

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