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Magnet ingestion

●Urgent

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

Toxic substance still present
Vomiting and aspiration risk

Quick summary

Call 112. Count how many magnets. Hospital X-ray needed. No vomiting.

Do This Now

Step 1: Call 112 or 108 and Poison Control
Step 2: Do NOT induce vomiting
Step 3: Estimate how many magnets and when swallowed
Step 4: Do NOT give laxatives unless hospital advises
Step 5: Go for emergency evaluation and X-ray

Do Not

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT wait for pain before seeking care.

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DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT induce vomiting.

How to Call for Help

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 112. Say: "Multiple magnets swallowed — need X-ray."

When Professional Care Is Needed

DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Multiple magnet ingestion requires hospital imaging and possible removal.

Know your limits: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Identify what was taken, call Poison Control and emergency services, and follow their instructions. Do not guess treatments.

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

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