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Ischemia

Ischemia is reduced blood flow to tissue, which can occur when swallowed magnets exert pressure on the intestine.

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Strong Magnets and Magnetic Toy Hazards

Strong Magnets and Magnetic Toy Hazards

Why Strong Magnets Are Dangerous The principal concern is not simply that a magnet is small. It is the combination of small size and strong magnetic force. High-powered neodymium magnets, sometimes sold as desk toys, construction sets, novelty objects, or replacement parts, can be small enough to pass through a child’s mouth and can exert […]