SBMC-F15-6326

Patient presented to the ED after ingesting a button battery. Surgical intervention was needed to remove the battery. Safety plan competed to allow patient to return home with father. While at school the next day, she hid in the bathroom and broke open a calculator to swallow 2 AA batteries. Hospital admission needed until batteries passed the next day. Acute inpatient MH options explored with no accepting facilities. Remains admitted awaiting residential placement at this time. Father does not feel he can keep her safe at home due to the increased risk of swallowing objects.