Citation

Budnick LD. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 1984; 252(7): 918-920.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1984, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6748192

Abstract

From 1979 to 1982, in the United States, at least 95 persons were electrocuted in bathtubs; 66% of the deaths occurred during the winter and spring. Children younger than 5 years had the greatest mortality rate, and hair dryers were responsible for 60% of the deaths. Until electric appliances used in bathrooms are made safer, the appliances should be disconnected when not in use, not used in wet bathtubs, and kept away from children.