Hi Doug,
Would using a compass instead of a magnet be a better way to go? The needle
of the compass ought to deflect very easily if the child swallowed a rare
earth magnet, I would think.
Regards,
Ed
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From: "MexicoDoug" <mexicod...@aim.com>
To: <Meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com>
Sent: Monday, March 05, 2012 8:43 PM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Rare earth magnets and young un's
Hi List
Been having quite a hard time lately and no time to post or even follow my
most favorite-ist group!
http://www.kptv.com/story/17070382/3-year-old-swallows-37-magnets-and-survives
Saw this article and it is a good chance for sayin' hi, and at the same
time, if you are around any Jughaids n Taters toddlers that are natural
hunters to be, these are the symptoms to keep in mind if they discover any
magnets, not to be blindsided and in a terrible pinch - one magnet can do
it.
--Not suggesting this - but if medical care is not easily accessible: A
quick test, *only in experienced, cool, calm and patient hands* - a magnet
suspended by a thread's deflection will do it for magnets and many
magnetic metals, but with the utmost precaution not to get to close since
there is not much flesh in between such little bodies and you could
actually cause a perforation if it is another rare earth or a sharp piece
of ferromagnetic metal.
--Better yet, file some iron into a baggie first, if there is the
possibility of a rare earth and use it to scan their digestive tract,
before trying the magnet on the string.
A swallow disaster is good to think about ahead of time, since having
forethought does wonders to quell panick and mistakes. It's no different
than you would expect from your employer's health treatment policies if
there are risks in the workplace, even if only a grandkid ocassional comes
by.
The fast reaction in the link of this family and doctor's decision to over
diagnose a seemingly minor situation saved this future meteorite hunting
little girl's life!
A single magnet will likely pass; but two ingested separately is bad news
all around.
Kindest wishes
Doug
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