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Man Bleeds Death Swallowing Toothpick - Psychology, Special Needs, Health - Posted: 21st May, 2013 - 4:01pm
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Man Bleeds To Death After Swallowing Toothpick
I must admit: I hate toothpicks. I hate seeing them in food because I find them to be dangerous and I hate people using them! This is a really tragedy.
QUOTE A man bled to death after he accidentally swallowed a toothpick with his sandwich, according to hospital officials in Sweden.
The Swedish man has died after doctors failed to detect the toothpick stuck in his throat.
The Karlskrona, southern Sweden man, who was about 60-years-old, accidentally swallowed the toothpick while eating the sandwich.
The next day, he was taken to the emergency room after having problems swallowing. However, the doctors who examined him found no problem with his throat and sent him home. Source 5
The Swedish man has died after doctors failed to detect the toothpick stuck in his throat.
The Karlskrona, southern Sweden man, who was about 60-years-old, accidentally swallowed the toothpick while eating the sandwich.
The next day, he was taken to the emergency room after having problems swallowing. However, the doctors who examined him found no problem with his throat and sent him home. Source 5
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Toothpick Swallowing Death Bleeds Man
Hmm, that man should have been more careful with toothpick, but it is too late now. There is one thing I don't get about this, why there is even toothpicks on foods anyway? There might be some purposes for like putting a olive on the toothpick and then put on the sandwich, but that is too life risking.
Man Bleeds To Death After Swallowing Toothpick Health & Special Psychology
The incredible part is about how is possible that they didn't detect the toothpick in the hospital! It surprises also because Sweden is a country that traditionally has very high standards when it comes to health care and services. I agree, anyway, that using toothpicks on food is not something desirable. I understand they may be practical to keep a sandwich together but they should at least have the traditional flag on top to make their presence more than clear.
Post Date: 21st May, 2013 - 1:09pm / Post ID: #
Toothpick Swallowing Death Bleeds Man
This can be very worry some to a lot of people as the use of toothpicks to hold sandwiches together and to just add decoration to some dishes is widely used around the world. I know I take great care to make sure all toothpicks are out of my food but I can see someone missing one. Knowing that a x-ray sees metal objects easier than wooden ones I can see it being missed.
Toothpick Swallowing Death Bleeds Man
KNtoran, you are right about x-ray. But a toothpick stuck in the throat should be detected by other means. Asking the patient to open his\her mouth and using a portable flashlight (the one that doctors usually use) with the aid of a small mirror is usually enough. They can see fish thorns this way and a toothpick is a giant object in comparison.
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