Foreign-Body Ingestions of Young Children Treated in US Emergency Departments: 1995–2015

2019136 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Rebecca J. McAdams · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Kristin J. Roberts · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Lara B. McKenzie · Nationwide Children's Hospital

Abstract

FBIs remain common in children <6 years of age, and their rate of ingestions has increased over time. The frequency of ingestions noted in this study underscores the need for more research to determine how best to prevent these injuries.

Topics & Keywords

Foreign Body Medical Cases Restraint-Related Deaths Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PEDIATRICS

Volume 143, Issue 5

DOI: 10.1542/peds.2018-1988

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