The Special Danger of Button Batteries

Button batteries deserve special attention.

If lodged inside the nose, ear, or swallowed, they can produce electrical currents that burn tissue rapidly.

Serious injuries may occur within just a few hours.

Immediate emergency care is essential.

Magnets Are More Dangerous Than They Look

Small powerful magnets can be life-threatening if swallowed.

When multiple magnets are ingested, they may attract each other through intestinal walls.

This can cause: