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Pail immersion accidents

S Walker, J N Middelkamp

    Clinical Pediatrics
    |May 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Home drownings in pails are a serious risk, especially for children. Early stable vital signs and normal neurological exams indicate a better prognosis for near-drowning victims in these unusual immersion accidents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Emergency Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Immersion accidents involving household pails or buckets represent an unusual but significant drowning hazard.
    • These incidents, often occurring in domestic settings, pose a risk particularly to young children.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe case series of pail drownings/near-drownings.
    • To review existing literature on pail submersion incidents.
    • To highlight the importance of including pail submersion in child safety discussions.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of four incidents of drowning or near-drowning in pails.
    • Literature review of similar submersion accidents.

    Main Results:

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  • A literature review indicated a morbidity rate of 15.4% and a mortality rate of 6.5% for pail submersion incidents.
  • Initial stable vital signs and a normal neurological examination were identified as positive prognostic indicators.

    • Conclusions:

    • Household pail submersion is a critical, under-recognized hazard that requires attention in child safety education.
    • Further research is needed to understand the specific pathophysiological effects of pail contents on the lungs.
    • Pediatricians should incorporate discussions on pail submersion risks into routine poison prevention counseling.