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Pediatric injuries associated with high chairs and chairs in the United States, 2003-2010

Rachel M Kurinsky1, Lynne M Rochette, Gary A Smith

  • 11The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH, USA.

Clinical Pediatrics
|December 11, 2013
PubMed

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Injuries in young children from high chairs and regular chairs are common, with high chair injuries increasing significantly. Falling is the primary cause, often resulting in closed head injuries, highlighting the need for safety restraints.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Injuries in children under 3 years old are a significant public health concern.
  • High chairs and regular chairs are common household items associated with pediatric injuries.
  • Understanding injury patterns is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the epidemiology of injuries in children aged 3 years and younger associated with high chairs compared to regular chairs.
  • To identify trends in high chair-related injuries over time.
  • To determine common injury mechanisms and diagnoses.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) in the United States.
  • Data collected from 2003 to 2010.
  • Focus on injuries treated in emergency departments for children ≤3 years old.

Main Results:

  • An estimated 402,479 injuries related to high chairs and chairs were treated in US emergency departments between 2003 and 2010.
  • High chair-related injuries averaged 9,421 annually and showed a significant 22.4% increase from 2003 to 2010.
  • Falling was the most common injury mechanism (92.8% for high chairs, 87.3% for chairs), with closed head injury being the most frequent diagnosis (37.3% for high chairs).

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric injuries associated with high chairs are increasing, with falls being the predominant cause.
  • Closed head injuries are a common and rising concern in high chair-related incidents.
  • Caregivers must ensure proper use of high chair safety restraints and supervise children to prevent injuries.

Keywords:
booster seatchairchildfallhigh chairinfantinjury

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