Father came to ER with his child who has swallowed a coin, X-ray showed the coin in his stomach... management?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking about the appropriate management protocol for a child who has swallowed a coin, as shown by an X-ray. This involves evaluating the best course of action based on medical guidelines for such cases.

More Information

If an X-ray shows that a swallowed coin is in the stomach, it's likely to pass naturally. Discharge the patient with advice for parents to watch for the coin in the child's stool and return if symptoms or discomfort occur.

Tips

A common mistake is assuming immediate surgical intervention is needed while many coins pass naturally without complications.

Sources

• Managing Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestions - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• Swallowed a coin? Here's what you need to know. - poison.org