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Citation |
Jeremijenko L, Mott J, Wallis B, Kimble R. J. Paediatr. Child Health 2009; 45(5): 310-312. |
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Affiliation |
Stuart Pegg Paediatric Burns Unit, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2009, John Wiley and Sons) |
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18557805 |
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Abstract |
Aim: The aim of this study was to report on the severity and incidence of children injured by treadmills and to promote the implementation of safety standards. Method: This retrospective review of children with treadmill friction injuries was conducted in a single tertiary-level burns centre in Australia between January 1997 and June 2007. Results: The study revealed 37 children who sustained paediatric treadmill friction injuries. This was a presentation of 1% of all burns. Thirty-three (90%) of the injuries occurred in the last 3.5 years (January 2004 to June 2007). The modal age was 3.2 years. Thirty-three (90%) injuries were either full thickness or deep partial friction burns. Eleven (30%) required split thickness skin grafts. Of those who became entrapped, 100% required skin grafting. Conclusion: This study found that paediatric treadmill friction injuries are severe and increasing in incidence. Australian standards should be developed, implemented and mandated to reduce this preventable and severe injury. Language: en |