Learning from Child Death Overview Panel (CDOP)
Learning from when young people take their Lives
Learning from when young people take their lives (Zip Archive, 42.9 Mb)
A multi-agency learning event took place on 8 May 2019.
Ingestion of Disc Button Batteries
Following the review of a case at Panel, work has been undertaken to raise awareness in relation to the danger from ingestion of disc button batteries.
Such batteries are found in a number of everyday objects, including toys and musical birthday/greeting cards, and if ingested there is a significant risk they will not pass through the digestive tract in a timely manner.
As a result, the impulses emitted from the battery cause erosion of the gastro-intestinal tract and lead to internal bleeding.
If ingestion is known or suspected, prompt medical assistance should be sought.
If you would like this information in a different language please contact:
Leicester City Council on 0116 454 1000
Leicestershire County Council on 0116 232 3232
Rutland County Council on 01572 722 577
Alternatively please contact the CDOP office on 0116 295 8724
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