Foreign Body Ingestion in Children: Symptoms and When Removal is Needed

This video covers foreign body ingestion in kids, common items swallowed, symptoms to watch for, and when removal is needed, plus endoscopic options.

0:00 - Intro
0:50 - What is it?
1:40 - Symptoms
2:42 - Evaluation
4:36 - When is intervention needed?
4:50 - Button Batteries
6:00 - Magnets
7:05 - Water Beads
8:45 - Coins
10:42 - Pointed Objects
11:30 - Large Objects

***The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If a parent or guardian is concerned about their child, it is their responsibility to seek medical attention with the child’s healthcare provider.***

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Keywords: Doctor, Pediatrician, Foreign body ingestion, Toddler swallowed object, Commonly swallowed items, Button battery dangers, Child choking symptoms, Pediatric emergency care, Foreign object removal, Signs of intestinal blockage