These Everyday Items Are So Dangerous E.R Doctors Refuse To Use Them!

#1 Dishwasher and detergent pods

"Either laundry pods or dishwasher pods, I do not keep them in my house. They are much more concentrated than traditional detergents, which contain large amounts of water and are much less toxic." says Dr. Maryann Amirshahi, an ER physician at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington.

Pod exposures can result in skin and eye irritation, coughing, choking and even death. Traditional products rarely produce such strong reactions.

#2 Power washers and extension ladders

"There are two items I don't keep around: power washers and extension ladders. We often treat people who have fallen off of high ladders, which results in serious and extensive injuries (head trauma, collapsed lungs). The surprising thing I won't own is a power washer. People end up with penetrating injuries or lacerations from their intense water stream. " Seth Podolsky, MD, vice chair of Cleveland Clinic Emergency Medicine Institute

#3 Button batteries

"Button batteries are increasingly common in car remotes and portable LED lights but they can be extremely dangerous to young kids. Toddlers like shiny objects and will ingest them. The danger is they can get stuck in the esophagus. When a coin gets stuck, it often passes on its own. But when a button battery gets stuck, the battery acid can eat through the wall of the esophagus, causing lifelong disability." David J. Mathison, MD, pediatric emergency room physician and mid-Atlantic regional medical director, PM Pediatrics

#4 High chairs that pull up to the table

"I work at a pediatric and adult trauma center, but being a dad, most of my biggest issues are with child products. Over half of ER visits for children under 1 are due to falls. I wouldn't get a high chair that pulls up to the table, because I've seen way too many kids use their feet to push against the table and tip their chair over backward. A fall like this from 3 feet can cause a skull fracture."Brian Fort, MD, emergency medicine physician at Central DuPage Hospital

#5 Ramen noodle soups

"Ramen noodles, or similar soups in styrofoam containers, get extremely hot when microwaved. It's the most common cause of scald burns in toddlers and infants I see. Parents forget how hot these are when they're on the counter, waiting to be pulled off by a handsy toddler."David J. Mathison, MD

#6 Leftover medications

Even over-the-counter meds can be life-threatening for children, according to Dr. Podolsky.

"Tylenol, a very common drug, can be lethal when a large dose is taken and left untreated," he says. Cold medications, Aspirin and even some allergy medications could be potentially dangerous if a large amount is taken at once, so keeping them out of the reach of children is essential.

#7 Coins

Babies and young children who learn about their world by putting things in their mouth may also swallow shiny things such as coins and magnets.

"Coins can get stuck in the esophagus, so don't have coins lying around," says Dr. Kass. A single coin can also cause obstruction in the digestive tract, so keep the money in your pocket or wallet.