A child has retained disc battery in the nose.What is the most impoant consideration in the management?
Most impoant consideration in thr management of retained disc battery in the nose of a child is the leakage of battery substance leading to tissue damage. Ref Dhingra 6/e,p 161.
Battery substance leaks and cause tissue damage
It can lead to tetanus
Refer the child to a specialist for removal of battery
Instill nasal drops
Nose and paranasal sinuses