Metal straw punctures 4-year-old's throat, artery to brain: How saved
A four-year-old boy, Charlie DeFraia, suffered a life-threatening injury from a metal straw that punctured his carotid artery. He underwent surgery and is now recovering, raising safety concerns about metal straws.
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A four-year-old boy, Charlie DeFraia, suffered a life-threatening injury when a metal straw punctured his carotid artery after he fell while drinking a yogurt beverage. The incident occurred on June 20 in East Moriches, New York, when Charlie lost his balance, causing the straw to pierce his throat and cut off blood supply to part of his brain. His mother initially thought he had a minor injury, but his father, an internal medicine doctor, quickly recognized the severity of the situation as Charlie lost significant blood and stopped breathing multiple times. Emergency responders arrived rapidly, and Charlie was transported to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he underwent a complex procedure to repair the damaged artery. Doctors used a catheter to create a new artery and restore blood flow to his brain. After spending a week in a medically-induced coma, Charlie began to recover and was discharged from the hospital. He is now leading a normal life, although he experiences some lingering weakness in his left hand. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of metal straws for children, prompting medical professionals to advise against their use.
- A four-year-old boy suffered a near-fatal injury from a metal straw.
- The straw punctured his carotid artery, leading to significant blood loss.
- Emergency medical teams acted quickly to save his life.
- Charlie underwent a complex surgical procedure to repair the artery.
- Medical professionals warn against the use of metal straws for children.
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5 commentsI won't have them. If I'm worried about the turtles I'll just burn the plastic in a hole in my yard.
But probably much less likely than being run over by a car?
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