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Electrical injuries in children-a 6-year retrospective study
Nan Hu1, Ji-Gang Chen1, Jing Liu1
1Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100045, China.
Injury
|March 9, 2024
Summary
Male preschoolers are most at risk for electrical injuries, often caused by household appliances and battery-powered toys. Enhanced family electrical safety education is crucial for prevention.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Electrical Safety
Background:
- Electrical injuries pose a significant risk to children.
- Understanding epidemiological characteristics is vital for prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess clinical and epidemiological features of pediatric electrical injuries.
- To identify countermeasures for preventing electrical injuries in children.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 321 pediatric electrical injury cases.
- Classification into inpatient and outpatient groups.
- Statistical analysis including logistic regression to identify risk factors.
Main Results:
- Highest incidence in children ≤6 years old and during summer.
- Significant differences in gender, location, cause, and voltage between groups (p < 0.05).
- Lower injury-causing voltage is a protective factor against hospitalization (OR = 0.116). Boys and preschoolers are more affected, with battery-powered vehicles being a common cause.
Conclusions:
- Male preschoolers are the primary demographic for electrical injuries.
- Household electrical appliances and battery-powered vehicles are common injury sources.
- Improved family electrical safety education and protective measures are essential.
