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Marianne Beaudin1, Todd Maugans, Dickens St-Vil
1Division of Pediatric General Surgery, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA. mariannebeaudin333@gmail.com
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Infant falls from seating devices are common, leading to injuries like intracranial hemorrhage. Unrestrained infants or those on elevated surfaces face higher risks, emphasizing the need for caregiver education on safe seating practices.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric safety
- Injury epidemiology
- Child development
Background:
- Infant falls from seating devices represent a significant safety concern.
- Understanding the epidemiology of these falls is crucial for prevention.
- Various seating devices are commonly used for infants, each with potential risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the epidemiology of falls sustained by infants in seating devices.
- To identify the types and severity of injuries resulting from these falls.
- To determine risk factors associated with more severe infant injuries from falls.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective chart review of infants under 12 months old.
- Inclusion of patients presenting after falls from various seating devices between 1991 and 2010.
- Data collection on patient demographics, injury types, and fall circumstances.
Main Results:
- 205 infants were identified; 146 required admission, 59 were treated and discharged.
- Admitted infants were younger (mean age 3.5 months).
- 18% of infants sustained intracranial hemorrhage; 1% required surgery for skull fractures. Falls from tables/counters were more common in admitted patients (42% vs. 27%).
Conclusions:
- Falls from infant seating devices are frequent and can result in serious injuries.
- Failure to properly restrain infants or placing devices on elevated surfaces increases injury severity.
- Caregiver education on the risks associated with infant seating devices is essential for injury prevention.
Purpose:
The purpose of our study was to investigate the epidemiology and resulting injuries following falls sustained by infants seated in a variety of seating devices.
Methods:
A retrospective chart review of a cohort of infants less than 12 months old who presented to our institution from 1991 to 2010 after a fall from various seating devices was performed.
Results:
Two hundred five infants were identified, including 146 patients who were admitted to our institution (1991-2010) and 59 patients who were seen and discharged from the ED (2008-2010). Mean age of admitted infants was younger (3.5 vs. 5.3 months). Two patients (1%) required surgery for a depressed skull fracture. Overall, 18% had an intra-cranial hemorrhage. More patients requiring an admission secondary to their injuries fell from a table or counter (42% vs. 27%).
Conclusion:
Falls sustained by children seated in a variety of devices are frequent. Failure to restrain children in seating devices or improperly placing them on a table/counter is associated with more significant injuries. In order to minimize such injuries, it is important to educate caregivers of the risk in utilizing such seating devices.
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