Doctors warn parents to beware button batteries Button batteries By ABC7 Staff | December 17, 2020 at 4:31 PM EST - Updated December 17 at 4:31 PM
(WWSB) - It’s as small as a coin, but a big danger if ingested. Button batteries are common and found in many items and with the holidays upon us, doctors are sending out a warning.
They’re found in remotes, key fobs, toys, and even some holiday cards, but button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed.
”This can be really fast. This can really critically injure a child and be fatal within a matter of hours,” said Dr. Maneesha Agarwal, a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician.