Children injured following TV tipovers in Israel, 1997–2003

Sikron, Fabienne; Glasser, Saralee; Peleg, Kobi

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2214.2006.00622.x

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“…As a result, accidents caused by these dangerous "toys" are increasing, and studies show that accidents related to falling TVs are on the rise. [13][14][15] The present male:female ratio and mean age were comparable, with most patients aged between 1-4 years. However, the number fractures was higher among boys, possibly due to them being more physically active.…”

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A Hidden Household Danger: Television

Bol¹

2015

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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A Hidden Household Danger: Television

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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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“…[21][22][23][24][25] Previous research finds the highest incidence of injury among the 1-to 4-year-old age group and the head most commonly injured. 10,[12][13][14][15][18][19][20] Studies using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) evaluated fewer years and conducted less in-depth analyses than the current study. 16,26 This study examines trends of pediatric TV-related injuries by using a nationally representative data set over a 22-year period.…”

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“…2 Despite previous studies identifying the risks of TV tip-over injuries, newspaper articles highlighting local tragedies, [3][4][5][6] and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) listing TV and furniture tip-overs third in their top 5 hidden hazards, 7 safety standards for TV stability do not include the requirement that TVs be sold with antitip or anchoring devices, although this requirement exists for certain types of large furniture. 8,9 Previous studies implicate furniture and TV tip-overs as causes of serious injury and find the incidence of TV-related injury to be increasing, [10][11][12][13][14] but many of the studies were published years ago. 12,15,16 Most earlier studies were retrospective case reports, 10,[12][13][14][16][17][18][19][20] providing descriptive analysis and focusing on the serious neurologic sequelae resulting from a TV tip-over.…”

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“…8,9 Previous studies implicate furniture and TV tip-overs as causes of serious injury and find the incidence of TV-related injury to be increasing, [10][11][12][13][14] but many of the studies were published years ago. 12,15,16 Most earlier studies were retrospective case reports, 10,[12][13][14][16][17][18][19][20] providing descriptive analysis and focusing on the serious neurologic sequelae resulting from a TV tip-over. [21][22][23][24][25] Previous research finds the highest incidence of injury among the 1-to 4-year-old age group and the head most commonly injured.…”

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Television-Related Injuries to Children in the United States, 1990–2011

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WHAT'S KNOWN ON THIS SUBJECT:Previous research has demonstrated that pediatric injuries associated with television (TV) tip-overs are increasing, children aged #4 years are at highest risk for injury, and the head and neck are most commonly injured. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS:We analyzed a nationally representative sample comprising 22 years of data. On average, 17 313 children receive emergency treatment of a TV-related injury annually in the United States. The rate of injury attributable to falling TVs increased by 95% over 22 years. abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiology of television (TV)-related injuries to children in the United States.METHODS: Using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, children aged ,18 years treated in United States hospital emergency departments for an injury associated with a TV from 1990 through 2011 were investigated. RESULTS:An estimated 380 885 patients aged ,18 years were treated in emergency departments for a TV-related injury during the 22-year study period, which equals an annual average of 17 313 children. The median age of patients was 3 years; children ,5 years represented 64.3% of patients, and boys comprised 60.8%. The average annual injury rate was 2.43 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.07-2.80) injuries per 10 000 children aged ,18 years, with a range of 2.15 (95% CI: 1.64-2.66) to 2.90 (95% CI: 2.31-3.49). Although the overall injury rate was steady, the number and rate of injuries associated with falling TVs increased significantly by 125.5% and 95.3%, respectively, during the study period. In addition, there was a significant 344.1% increase in the number of injuries associated with a TV falling from a dresser/bureau/chest of drawers/armoire during 1995-2011.

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“…Television (TV) sets are found in households around the globe [10][11][12] , including in developing countries like Pakistan. Incidents of TV trolley tip-over have the potential to cause significant head injury in children and have characteristic features [13] .…”

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The Outcome and Patterns of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Paediatric Population of a Developing Country Secondary to TV Trolley Tip-Over

Waqas¹,

Javed²,

Nathani

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Pediatr Neurosurg

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Background: Television (TV) trolley tip-over incidences are common and can cause significant morbidity and mortality in children. This study was aimed at analyzing the pattern and outcomes of head injuries resulting from TV trolley tip-over. Method: We conducted a medical chart review of children with TV trolley tip-over head injuries from January 2009 to April 2016. We collected data on demographics, the mechanism of injury, clinical and radiological features of the injury, and outcomes. Outcomes were measured by means of the Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS) at 6 months (except in 1 case). A descriptive analysis was carried out using SPSS v19. Result: Twenty-two children were included in the study (median age 23.5 months). Sixteen children were male. Most of the children (n = 16) were aged 12-35 months. The median Glasgow Coma Scale score on admission was 15. The median Rotterdam Score for the patients was 2.0. Common symptoms upon admission were vomiting, irritability, scalp laceration, and bruises. Median length of hospital stay was 3 days. Skull bone fractures were present in 12 children. Other CT findings included contusions, extradural and subdural haematomas, intraventricular haemorrhage, and pneumocranium. Surgical intervention was required in 4 cases. Although most of the patients made a good recovery (GOS = 5), 1 patient developed a mild disability and another died in hospital. Conclusion: TV trolley tip-over is most common in toddlers and can lead to significant head injury and mortality. This can be avoided by parental supervision and adjustments in the household.

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Children injured following TV tipovers in Israel, 1997–2003

Cited by 29 publications

References 8 publications

A Hidden Household Danger: Television

A Hidden Household Danger: Television

Television-Related Injuries to Children in the United States, 1990–2011

The Outcome and Patterns of Traumatic Brain Injury in the Paediatric Population of a Developing Country Secondary to TV Trolley Tip-Over

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