DD ate a staple UPDATED

pahokie · June 2011

Daycare thinks she did, at least.

Is this rush to the ER worthy, keep an eye on it, or somewhere in between?

DH is on the phone with the pedi right now.

UPDATE: Because we could not confirm whether it was a folded or unfolded staple, the after hours nurse line from the pedi recommended getting an X-ray. After waiting for 40 minutes, the urgent care annoyed us to know end by saying they didn't feel comfrotable handling it there and we should go to the ER. Fortunately, we were helped very quickly at the hospital. Nothing showed up on the X-ray, so it looks like she didn't actually eat the staple after all. Yay.

Peppernut · June 2011

D'OH!

Let us know what the pedi says, that's a good question.

stever · June 2011

Oh no! I hope she's ok!!!

Mrs_M · June 2011

She should be fine (probably poop in out in a day or two). Poor thing, but seriously why did they "think" she ate one and at least they told you. Geez. Poor little DD.

Pesky · June 2011

ugh, poor thing. probably would depend to me whether it is used (folded in) or unused (stick out) but small enough to likely not cause any issues. Sorry for the drama -- what a pain!