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Parents prepared to say goodbye after toddler swallows button battery
Kasey Allen, 32, a photographer from Louisiana, told Newsweek: "My son almost died in a freak accident."
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Toddler's Ordeal Highlights Hidden Danger of Button Batteries
Button Battery Ingestion: A Mother's Plea for Awareness A terrifying incident involving a button battery and a 16-month-old child has prompted a mother to share her family's ordeal, aiming to raise awareness about the hidden dangers of these small, seemingly innocuous objects. The incident occurred in the United States, where Asa, a toddler, swallowed a button battery that had fallen from a remote control. The battery became lodged in his esophagus for nine hours, resulting in severe burns and damage, requiring a six-day stay in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). "The doctors didn’t think he had hope, but he prevailed," the mother shared, highlighting the severity of the situation. The video includes images of Asa's medical treatment, as well as endoscopy images showing the extent of the damage to his esophagus. The mother's emotional account serves as a stark warning to parents and caregivers, urging them to be vigilant about the placement of button batteries and the potential risks to young children. Asa's story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of child safety and the devastating consequences of seemingly minor accidents.
