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Sharp Hairpin Rescue: Toddler's Life Saved in Kalyan
15 May
Summary
- A 1-year-old girl swallowed a hairpin, causing breathing difficulties.
- Doctors performed a non-invasive endoscopic procedure to remove it.
- Parents are urged to keep small, sharp objects away from children.
In a critical incident, a 1-year-old girl named Pragya Vishwakarma in Kalyan East required immediate medical attention after swallowing a sharp hairpin. The object became lodged in her throat, causing distress and difficulty in breathing.
Her family swiftly transported her to Janaki Global Hospital. Diagnostic scans revealed the hairpin's dangerous position. A medical team, led by Dr. Ganpati Kini and Dr. Jitendra Gupta, performed a non-invasive endoscopic procedure under sedation. The hairpin was successfully removed, and the child's condition stabilized.
The child was discharged from the hospital on Thursday after a day of observation. Doctors emphasized the importance of keeping small and sharp items away from young children to prevent similar emergencies. Foreign object ingestion is a common cause for pediatric emergency room visits globally.
