Unlocking the food tube: balloon may retrieve swallowed objects in a snap

Article Abstract:

Objects such as coins are difficult to retrieve from a child's small throat. A method for getting such objects out without a local anesthesia uses x-rays to pinpoint the location. Then a ballon is inserted into the tube, slid past the object, inflated and pulled out with the object.

Innovations, Injuries, Children, Pediatric injuries, First aid in illness and injury, First aid

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Up and down the hatch

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that latex balloons caused 29% of 449 nonfood choking deaths in children. Experts recommend that children between the ages of 3 and 12 handle balloons only under adult supervision. Children under 3 should never handle latex balloons.

Asphyxia

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Shopping cart alert

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that skull fractures and epidermal hematomas are common results when a child in a shopping cart tips over. Shopping carts are inherently unstable due to their narrow wheel base and high-riding child's seat.

Safety and security measures, Shopping carts

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