Citation

Passali D, Gregori D, Foltran F. Int. J. Pediatr. Otorhinolaryngol. 2012; 76(Suppl 1): S53-6.

Affiliation

Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinic, Policlinico Le Scotte, University of Siena, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.ijporl.2012.02.013

PMID

22357409

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This paper aims to present data on proper packaging for food and no-food products to avoid injuries. METHODS: Data collection was made from the Susy Safe data base and the results of the literature research. RESULTS: Fatal and near fatal foreign bodies injuries may occur at any age, however it is a particular problem for infants and young children due to a variety of predisposing factors. Safety packaging is therefore a landmark and a model for accident prevention. CONCLUSIONS: Taken the lack of researches and specificity on this subject, it is warmly suggested that a broader and deeper exploration, both at customer's and public health levels, has to be made, highlighting major risks and complications. Packaging classes are extremely composite, therefore accuracy in data registry must be achieved, since from a preventive point of view it is basilar not only knowing the nature of the foreign body but also having information on its origin.

Language: en