Earring aspiration and other jewelry hazards.
Jewelry wearing among very young children is increasing. Ear piercing is being practiced even in neonates. Accompanying these phenomena is the ever-present risk of ingestions and aspirations of small jewelry items, notably earring pieces. We present two cases that illustrate some of the real and potential hazards of these small jewelry pieces. Relatively safe jewelry items and specific safety measures are discussed.
D000061:Accidents, Home / Q000517:prevention & control; D004431:Ear, External; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007224:Infant Care; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology*