The importance of imaging in suspected foreign body ingestion in children.

Report By: Charlotte Munday - ST4, EM
Search checked by Charlotte Munday - ST4, EM
Institution: Royal United Hospital, Bath
Date Submitted: 10th May 2023
Last Modified: 10th May 2023
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [children suspected of swallowing a foreign body] are [x-rays better than handheld metal detectors] at [identifying the presence of potentially harmful foreign bodies]?