Falling televisions: The hidden danger for children

Scheidler, Michael G.; Shultz, Barbara L.; Schall, Laura; Vyas, Avani R.; Barksdale, Edward M.

doi:10.1053/jpsu.2002.31612

Cited by 43 publications

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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

Bol¹

2015

Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg

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“…50 Additionally, unusual accidental events happen to children and may result in injuries that are not characteristically seen from accidental causes. 51 Although anecdotal reports of fatal injury from short falls exist, fatal outcome from childhood falls is rare. 52 It has been estimated that the population-based risk of a short fall death for an infant or young child is ,1 per 1 million young children per year.…”

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The Evaluation of Suspected Child Physical Abuse

Christian¹

2015

Pediatrics

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Child physical abuse is an important cause of pediatric morbidity and mortality and is associated with major physical and mental health problems that can extend into adulthood. Pediatricians are in a unique position to identify and prevent child abuse, and this clinical report provides guidance to the practitioner regarding indicators and evaluation of suspected physical abuse of children. The role of the physician may include identifying abused children with suspicious injuries who present for care, reporting suspected abuse to the child protection agency for investigation, supporting families who are affected by child abuse, coordinating with other professionals and community agencies to provide immediate and long-term treatment to victimized children, providing court testimony when necessary, providing preventive care and anticipatory guidance in the office, and advocating for policies and programs that support families and protect vulnerable children.

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“…[1,2] Television (TV) falls are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients, most frequently among those between 0 and 5 years of age, and tend to result in head, thoracic and extremity injuries. [3,4] There are few studies documenting this relatively unknown problem in the pediatric literature. [5] The rising number and nature of pediatric injuries secondary to falling TV sets correlate with the increasing number of home TVs sold per year.…”

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“…[5] The rising number and nature of pediatric injuries secondary to falling TV sets correlate with the increasing number of home TVs sold per year. [3] We reviewed retrospectively TV-related injuries to determine the risk factors, spectrum of injuries, and operative intervention(s) required in children injured by falling TVs. This article represents the first study to be conducted in Turkey about injuries among children due to falling TVs.…”

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