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Management of Button Battery Ingestion Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

Leave them to pass unless they cause symptoms Signup and view all the answers

When should an abdominal X-ray be considered for a child who ingested a battery?

In case of abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rectal bleeding Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for removing fish bones lodged in the tonsils or base of the tongue?

Use filley's forceps Signup and view all the answers

What should be done if a fish bone is not visible upon direct visualization using a wooden spatula?

Obtain soft-tissue lateral neck X-rays Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to look for prevertebral soft tissue swelling in soft-tissue lateral neck X-rays when suspecting a fish bone obstruction?

To rule out the presence of a fish bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of a fish bone scratch in the pharynx even after it has been removed?

Persistent sensation of a foreign body (FB) Signup and view all the answers

Why should a head torch be used during direct visualization for fish bone removal?

To improve visibility in the mouth Signup and view all the answers