Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Battery Ingestion Treatment

Call 911 if the person is:

1. Get Help Immediately

 

2. Keep the Person Safe

 

3. Follow Up

The next steps depend on the X-ray results.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on October 19, 2011