I'm sharing this on behalf of a lovely lady who had posted this on facebook. THANKS PAM KAMAL SHARING INFORMATION WHICH COULD SAVE A LIFE For parents/nannies and carers of children Each year in the United States, more than 2,800 kids are treated in emergency rooms after swallowing button batter- ies. That’s one child every three hours. The number of serious injuries or deaths as a result of button batteries has increased ninefold in the last decade. Button batteries are the small, round batteries you find in toys and everyday appliances like calculators and remote controls. They can be extremely dangerous for children, and if swallowed, can kill within a matter of hours. Why are button batteries dangerous? Button batteries aren’t just a choking risk. If a button battery gets stuck in the throat or gullet this can trigger the electrical charge they carry and create caustic soda (the chemical used to unblock drains!). This can burn a hole through the throat and lead to serious internal bleeding and death. The scary thing is that your child may seem fine at first. They may not show any signs of choking or poisoning. In some cases, they may develop cold or flu-like symptoms. Button batteries are also very dangerous if they get stuck in a child’s nose or ear. Where can you find button batteries? Button batteries are used in a wide range of toys, gadgets and other everyday objects you’ll find around the house. Lots of these objects have buttons and surfaces that young children love to explore and play with. These include: small remote controls car key fobs calculators thermometers hearing aids digital scales musical cards novelty toys watches flameless candles and nightlights. IF IN ANY DOUBT YOUR CHILD MAY HAVE SWALLOWED TAKE TO EMERGENCY HOSPITAL.
