Research highlights button battery risks

摘要

Three in ten parents are unaware of how dangerous button batteries can be to under-fives, despite them being potentially deadly if swallowed, new research from RoSPA has found. Once swallowed, button batteries react with saliva to form caustic soda, which can burn through soft tissue and cause serious and potentially fatal or life-changing injuries. However, it can be difficult to know when a child has swallowed a button battery, as they may not choke or even immediately present with any symptoms.