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E S Porter1, I C Kohlstadt, K P Farrell

  • 1Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health, USA.

Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|July 1, 1997
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Wading pool drains pose serious risks. A child suffered severe intestinal injury due to suction from a faulty drain, highlighting the need for improved pool safety standards.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric injury prevention
  • Public health and safety
  • Gastrointestinal surgery

Background:

  • Wading pools with single drain outlets and unsecured drain covers present significant drowning and entrapment hazards.
  • Entrapment injuries, particularly those involving suction, can lead to severe internal trauma.

Observation:

  • A case report details a pediatric patient who experienced transanal suction injury.
  • The injury resulted in the prolapse and avulsion of the small intestine from its mesentery.

Findings:

  • The severe intestinal injury was directly linked to the suction dynamics of a wading pool drain.
  • The incident underscores the critical failure of safety measures in preventing entrapment injuries.

Implications:

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  • Adherence to established safety standards for pool design and operation is crucial.
  • Implementing multiple safety precautions can effectively mitigate the risk of life-threatening pool-related injuries.