The British Association of Paediatric Surgeons uses this account to highlight issues to parents. Follow this account for news, safety information and campaigns.
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1 Mar 2021
⚠️Paediatric Surgeons warn of dangers of swallowing magnets⚠️
@suggyid1 highlights the dangers:
baps.org.uk/news/for-parents…
@_paedssurgeon says children are mimicking @TikTok_us influencers with #PiercingChallenge or putting magnets in their mouths🤦
#KeepChildrenSafe #KidsWatching
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24 Jun 2024
View the programme of the "Surgical input into the management of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (#NF1) PNs (plexiform neurofibromas) Symposium" at #70thBAPS sponsored by @AlexionPharma. 5 July , Sheffield.
@TriPS_PaedSurg @BAPES17 #some4pedsurg
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13 Jun 2024
A button battery should only, EVER, be in its packet or in a device. When YOU take it out of the device, put it in the TRASH. If you have loose button batteries just lying around, YOU are part of the problem. Kids swallow them, because you left it lying around.
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19 Mar 2024
Find out how paediatric surgeon, Iain Hennessy & his team at Alder Hey blaze the innovation trail, with this forward looking session at our #70thBAPS.
The draft programme includes, "How to build a Bat Cave" & how the use of tech is helping his colleagues deliver surgical care.
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7 Jun 2023
We're very sad to hear some of you have been unable to secure Schengen visas for our #69thBAPS. But all is not lost as we are providing a high quality virtual option via our partners @MedAllApp.
Find out what virtual looks like @BAPS1953 :
congress.baps.org.uk/news/wh…
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9 Dec 2022
Please check out & share @CAPTcharity's info to keep children safe from button battery & magnets over the Christmas period and all year round.
Button batteries are in almost every home at Christmas. But they can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed.
Learn the dangers and what you can do this Christmas to keep your children safe: capt.org.uk/beware-button-ba…
#SafeToysOnline #BuySafeToys #ChildSafety #BeBatteryAware
ALT Green background with blue text that reads: What’s round, shiny and could kill your child, yet is found in almost every home at Christmas time?
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
This Christmas homes will be filled with products which are powered by button batteries. These batteries can badly hurt or kill a child if swallowed.
But many parents don’t know the dangers. So we’ve created free resources to spread the word.
Get yours: ow.ly/oV9750LLabX
ALT Christmas products containing button batteries including a santa decoration, festive tea lights and a flashing wand
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
14 Jun 2022
We're looking forward to welcoming you to #BAPS2022 @ICC_Birmingham
@ICC_Birmingham requests registration in advance so we can ensure there's sufficient catering & to avoid #foodwaste:
congress.baps.org.uk/registr…
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20 Apr 2022
It's graphic, but worth watching the full video to see the damage #buttonbatteries cause and why swallowing them can be deadly.
Button batteries, in particular big, powerful lithium coin cell batteries, can badly hurt or kill a small child if they swallow one.
Find out how to keep your child safe here: ow.ly/MmHW50IHu7h
#buttonbatterysafety #bebatteryaware
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14 Apr 2022
#BAPS2022 Abstracts are declared:
congress.baps.org.uk/timetab…
and registration is open:
congress.baps.org.uk/registr…
Earlybird ends 29th April
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Swallowing button batteries can hurt or colour your child. Beware of small magnets in drink charms. #nilbymouth
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Swallowing magnets can hurt or kill your child. Keep magnetic products out of reach. #nilbymouth
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Are you worried about the safety of a product? Have you noticed any hazards in small parts that can cause harm? Contact your local #TradingStandards service, that work hard to ensure #safety compliance. #IngestionSafety #Toys #Magnets #Children @OfficeforSandS
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Swallowing magnets can hurt or kill your child. Beware of magnets in magnet construction toys.#nilbymouth
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Amazon have recalled this toy. Can you spot the danger?
It comes with a loose button battery. If your child swallows one and it gets stuck in their food pipe, it can seriously harm or even kill them.
Find out more ow.ly/2RPc50Ir5WQ #bebatteryaware #buttonbatterysafety
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Your littlie has no doubt spotted the chocolate treasures lining supermarket shelves.
But when you’re stocking up for Easter, remember that mini eggs can choke small children.
They’re just the right size to block their airways. Choose another treat for your little one
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Swallowing magnets can cause serious internal injuries. Keep products with small or loose magnets away from young children.
@RoSPA @CAPTcharity @CTSI_UK
#MagnetSafety
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11 Feb 2022
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-g… The carnage continues! It’s about time politicians woke up and legislate for safety against this menace. #childrens #childrenshealth #paeditric #Pediatrics #pediatricsurgery #buttonbattery
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11 Feb 2022
Hughie’s parents spoke to @itvnews to warn others of the dangers of button batteries and the devastating consequences.
@CAPTcharity say there are increasing cases of children being brought to hospitals having swallowed the objects ⬇️
Hughie McMahon was just 19-months-old when he died after swallowing a battery his parents believe came from a toy itv.com/news/2022-02-10/pare…
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Little Hughie tragically lost his life after swallowing a button battery ow.ly/bwTA50HPaax
If your child swallows one and it gets stuck in their food pipe, it can seriously harm or even kill them.
Check your home. Our poster will help you ow.ly/3lAP50HPaav
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BAPSCampaigns retweeted
Got button batteries in your house?
They can kill your child if they swallow one and it get stuck in their food pipe.
Look out for the thin ones about the size of a 5p piece (lithium coin cells). Keep them out of reach.
More here ow.ly/ThLu50HCm8m #bebatteryaware
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