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What is the recommended management for a battery stuck in the esophagus?
What is the recommended management for a battery stuck in the esophagus?
- Remove immediately by endoscopy (correct)
- Wait for it to pass spontaneously
- Refer to a specialist
- Use a metal detector to locate the battery
In which scenario can an asymptomatic child with a battery in the stomach or bowel be sent home?
In which scenario can an asymptomatic child with a battery in the stomach or bowel be sent home?
- If there is abdominal pain
- If they show signs of rectal bleeding
- If they are vomiting
- If the battery hasn't passed after 2 days (correct)
What is the next step if a battery is still in the stomach after 2-3 days?
What is the next step if a battery is still in the stomach after 2-3 days?
- Repeat X-ray to locate the battery
- Leave it to pass spontaneously
- Refer to a specialist
- Use a metal detector to find the battery (correct)
What is the course of action for batteries in the small or large bowel that almost always pass spontaneously?
What is the course of action for batteries in the small or large bowel that almost always pass spontaneously?
When should an abdominal X-ray be considered for a child who ingested a battery?
When should an abdominal X-ray be considered for a child who ingested a battery?
What is the recommended approach for removing fish bones lodged in the tonsils or base of the tongue?
What is the recommended approach for removing fish bones lodged in the tonsils or base of the tongue?
What should be done if a fish bone is not visible upon direct visualization using a wooden spatula?
What should be done if a fish bone is not visible upon direct visualization using a wooden spatula?
Why is it important to look for prevertebral soft tissue swelling in soft-tissue lateral neck X-rays when suspecting a fish bone obstruction?
Why is it important to look for prevertebral soft tissue swelling in soft-tissue lateral neck X-rays when suspecting a fish bone obstruction?
What is the consequence of a fish bone scratch in the pharynx even after it has been removed?
What is the consequence of a fish bone scratch in the pharynx even after it has been removed?
Why should a head torch be used during direct visualization for fish bone removal?
Why should a head torch be used during direct visualization for fish bone removal?
