@article{ref1,
title="Inappropriate use of infant seating devices increases risks of injury",
journal="Journal of pediatric surgery",
year="2013",
author="Beaudin, Marianne and Maugans, Todd and St-Vil, Dickens and Falcone, Richard A.",
volume="48",
number="5",
pages="1071-1076",
abstract="PURPOSE: The purpose of our study was to investigate the epidemiology and resulting injuries following falls sustained by infants seated in a variety of seating devices. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of a cohort of infants less than 12months old who presented to our institution from 1991 to 2010 after a fall from various seating devices was performed. RESULTS: Two hundred five infants were identified, including 146 patients who were admitted to our institution (1991-2010) and 59 patients who were seen and discharged from the ED (2008-2010). Mean age of admitted infants was younger (3.5 vs. 5.3months). Two patients (1%) required surgery for a depressed skull fracture. Overall, 18% had an intra-cranial hemorrhage. More patients requiring an admission secondary to their injuries fell from a table or counter (42% vs. 27%). CONCLUSION: Falls sustained by children seated in a variety of devices are frequent. Failure to restrain children in seating devices or improperly placing them on a table/counter is associated with more significant injuries. In order to minimize such injuries, it is important to educate caregivers of the risk in utilizing such seating devices.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0022-3468",
doi="10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.022",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2013.02.022"
}