Statistic ID: 550
Button Battery Ingestion
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Trend:
Source:National Electronic Injury Surveillance System
Submitted:
May 13, 2016 - 9:09 am
Facts/Notes:
Button batteries are used to power hearing aids, watches, toys, games, flashing jewelry, singing greeting cards, remote control devices, and many other items. The National Capital Poison Center in Washington, DC, operates a 24/7 hotline for battery ingestion cases. Call 202-625-3333 for guidance.
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