Pediatric Ingestions of Christmas Past, Present, and Future: A Review of Holiday Trends, 1997 to 2015

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (5) ◽  
pp. 571-577
Author(s):  
Patrick T. Reeves ◽  
Jayasree Krishnamurthy ◽  
Eric A. Pasman ◽  
Cade M. Nylund
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Foreign Body ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Christmas Tree ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Christmas Trees ◽  
System Data ◽  
Frequent Reason

During the observance of Christmas, many families display decorations, which increases the risk of unfettered access and subsequent ingestion of small objects by children in the home. Our aim was to characterize the epidemiology of Christmas foreign body ingestion (CFBI) by children. National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data from 1997 to 2015 were obtained for children aged 0 to 17 years who presented to United States Emergency Departments matching “ingested” for “artificial Christmas trees”; “Christmas tree lights”; “Christmas tree stands or supports”; “Christmas decorations, nonelectric”; and “Christmas decorations, electric” (excluding tree lights). An estimated 22 224 children (95% confidence Interval = 18 107-26 340) presented to the emergency department for CFBI over the study period. Children aged 2 years and younger ingested Christmas objects most frequently ( P < .001). CFBI visits demonstrated a seasonal trend ( P < .001). Christmas decoration ingestions are a frequent reason for children to present to the ED, which require dedicated awareness for appropriate diagnosis and care.

Pediatric Equestrian Injuries

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1992 ◽  
Vol 89 (6) ◽  
pp. 1173-1176
Author(s):  
Doris M. Bixby-Hammett
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
National Park ◽  
National Park Service ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Common Area ◽  
Park Service ◽  
System Data ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Service Data

Using data from four sources, horse-related injuries are summarized for persons younger than 25 years of age. Head injury caused 57% of deaths. The upper extremity was the most common area injured, with the next most frequent areas the lower extremity (National Park Service data) and the head (United States Pony Clubs [USPC] data). Injured females outnumbered injured males and had a greater percentage of participants injured (USPC data). Injuries occurred at home in 41% (National Electronic Injury Surveillance System data). USPC figures suggest that greater knowledge may reduce the severity of horse-related injuries. Previous horse-related injury had occurred in 1 of 4 of those injured (USPC data). One third of accidents occurred during lessons (USPC data). Riding instructors should be certified by a recognized organization, and parents should evaluate an instructor's personal riding and their safety records with students. The pediatrician's role should be in counseling parents with children who ride and in offering recommendations for safety to governing boards of youth horse activities.

Pediatric Sports- and Recreation-Related Dental Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 1262-1270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efrain Montero ◽  
Sandhya Kistamgari ◽  
Thitphalak Chounthirath ◽  
Nichole L. Michaels ◽  
Motao Zhu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Injury Surveillance ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Dental Injury ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Dental Injuries

This study investigated characteristics and trends associated with sports- and recreation-related dental injuries among children <18 years old treated in US emergency departments using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for 2000 to 2017. There were an estimated 198 787 (95% confidence interval = 162 216-235 358) injuries during the study period, averaging 11 044 injuries annually. The rate of dental injuries per 100 000 US population <18 years old fluctuated during the study, starting at 16.9 in 2000 and ending at 13.9 in 2017. Injuries most commonly occurred among males (69.8%) and children 7 to 12 years old (44.6%). Pediatric sports- and recreation-related dental injuries were most commonly associated with bicycles (28.6%), playground equipment (15.3%), and baseball/softball (12.4%). Although emergency department visits for pediatric sports- and recreation-related dental injuries decreased during the study period overall, sports and recreation remain an important source of preventable dental injury, particularly among children 7 to 12 years old.

Phone-Related Distracted Walking Injuries as a Function of Age and Walking Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 611-615
Author(s):  
Zheng Haolan ◽  
Isabella M. Campbell ◽  
Wayne C.W. Giang*
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Injury Surveillance ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Home Environments ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Different Types ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Walking Environment

Using phones while walking has been a factor that has led to accidents and injuries. However, few studies have analyzed the propensity of injuries due to distracted walking for different age groups and in different types of walking environments. This study aims to examine the number of emergency department (ED) visits due to distracted walking across different age groups and walking environments using a publicly available dataset, the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) database. The results suggest that there were an estimated 29140 distracted walking injuries between the years 2011-2019. Individuals between 11 and 20 years old had the most injuries, followed by 21 to 30, and 31 to 40. Furthermore, the proportion of estimated injuries that occurred in different walking environments differed across age groups. Safety-orient interventions for future research for stairs and home environments were also recommended in the present study.

Cosmetic-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments: 2002 to 2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 58 (14) ◽  
pp. 1493-1501 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Vajda ◽  
Rebecca J. McAdams ◽  
Kristin J. Roberts ◽  
Motao Zhu ◽  
Lara B. McKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Retrospective Analysis ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Representative Sample ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Common Diagnosis ◽  
Hair Care ◽  
Nationally Representative ◽  
Using Data

A retrospective analysis was conducted by using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for children <5 years who were treated in US emergency departments (EDs) from 2002-2016) for a cosmetic-related injury. An estimated 64 686 (95% confidence interval = 53 037-76 335) children were treated in EDs for cosmetic-related injuries during the 15-year study period. There was no significant change in the rate (slope = 1.1 per 10 000 children per year, P = .95) of injuries over the study period. Injuries were most commonly associated with nail care (28.3%), hair care (27.0%), skin care (25.0%), and fragrance (12.7%) products. Children aged <2 years were most frequently injured (59.3%), and poisoning was the most common diagnosis (86.2%). To our knowledge, this is the first study to use a nationally representative sample to describe the epidemiology of cosmetic-related injuries among children aged <5 years. Unintentional exposure to cosmetics is an important source of injury for young children.

scholarly journals A Descriptive Analysis of Location of Older Adult Falls That Resulted in Emergency Department Visits in the United States, 2015

2020 ◽  
pp. 155982762094218
Author(s):  
Briana L. Moreland ◽  
Ramakrishna Kakara ◽  
Yara K. Haddad ◽  
Iju Shakya ◽  
Gwen Bergen
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
The United States ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Targeted Prevention ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Injurious Falls ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
At Home

Introduction. Falls among older adults (age ≥65) are a common and costly health issue. Knowing where falls occur and whether this location differs by sex and age can inform prevention strategies. Objective. To determine where injurious falls that result in emergency department (ED) visits commonly occur among older adults in the United States, and whether these locations differ by sex and age. Methods. Using 2015 National Electronic Injury Surveillance System-All Injury Program data we reviewed narratives for ED patients aged ≥65 who had an unintentional fall as the primary cause of injury. Results. More fall-related ED visits (71.6%) resulted from falls that occurred indoors. A higher percentage of men’s falls occurred outside (38.3%) compared to women’s (28.4%). More fall-related ED visits were due to falls at home (79.2%) compared to falls not at home (20.8%). The most common locations for a fall at home were the bedroom, bathroom, and stairs. Conclusion. The majority of falls resulting in ED visits among older adults occurred indoors and varied by sex and age. Knowing common locations of injurious falls can help older adults and caregivers prioritize home modifications. Understanding sex and age differences related to fall location can be used to develop targeted prevention messages.

Hurricane Shutter-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Mathias B. Forrester
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Body Part ◽  
Tropical Storm ◽  
Upper Extremities ◽  
Tropical Storms ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Hurricane Wilma ◽  
Hurricane Irma

ABSTRACT Objectives: Injuries may occur when putting up and taking down hurricane (storm) shutters. This study described hurricane shutter-related injuries managed at emergency departments (EDs). Methods: Hurricane shutter-related injuries were identified through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), a database of consumer product-related injuries collected from the EDs of approximately 100 United States hospitals. Results: There were 329 hurricane shutter-related injuries during 2001-2017. Thirty-six injuries were reported during October 2005 (Hurricane Wilma), 30 during August 2008 (Tropical Storm Fay), and 103 during September 2017 (Hurricane Irma). Patients were 20 years or older in 90.6% of the cases; 76.3% of the patients were male. The most frequently reported injuries were laceration (48.9%), sprain or strain (15.2%), and fracture (9.4%). Lower extremities (34.0%) were the most commonly affected body part followed by upper extremities (29.5%) and head or neck (17.0%). The patient was treated or examined at the ED and released in 86.6% of the cases. Conclusions: Over half of the hurricane shutter-related injuries appeared to occur in association with hurricanes and tropical storms. The most frequently reported injuries were laceration followed by sprain or strain and fracture. The majority of patients were treated or examined at the ED and released.

scholarly journals Epidemiologic Comparison of Injured High School Basketball Athletes Reporting to Emergency Departments and the Athletic Training Setting

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 381-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erica N. Fletcher ◽  
Lara B. McKenzie ◽  
R. Dawn Comstock
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Emergency Department ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Emergency Departments ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Consumer Product Safety Commission ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
P Values ◽  
Training Setting

Context: Basketball is a popular US high school sport with more than 1 million participants annually. Objective: To compare patterns of athletes with basketball-related injuries presenting to US emergency departments from 2005 through 2010 and the high school athletic training setting from the 2005–2011 seasons. Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Setting: Data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and the High School Reporting Information Online database. Main Outcome Measure(s): Complex sample weights were used to calculate national estimates of basketball-related injuries for comparison. Patients or Other Participants: Adolescents from 13 to 19 years of age treated in US emergency departments for basketball-related injuries and athletes from 13 to 19 years of age from schools participating in High School Reporting Information Online who were injured while playing basketball. Results: Nationally, an estimated 1 514 957 (95% confidence interval = 1 337 441, 1 692 474) athletes with basketball-related injuries reported to the emergency department and 1 064 551 (95% confidence interval = 1 055 482, 1 073 620) presented to the athletic training setting. Overall, the most frequent injuries seen in the emergency department were lacerations and fractures (injury proportion ratios [IPRs] = 3.45 and 1.72, respectively), whereas those seen in the athletic training setting were more commonly concussions and strains/sprains (IPRs = 2.23 and 1.19, respectively; all P values &lt; .0001). Comparisons of body site and diagnosis combinations revealed additional differences. For example, athletes with lower leg fractures more often presented to the emergency department (IPR = 6.53), whereas those with hand fractures more frequently presented to the athletic training setting (IPR = 1.18; all P values &lt; .0001). Conclusions: Patterns of injury differed among high school basketball players presenting for treatment in the emergency department and the athletic training setting. Understanding differences specific to clinical settings is crucial to grasping the full epidemiologic and clinical picture of sport-related injuries. Certified athletic trainers play an important role in identifying, assessing, and treating athletes with sport-related injuries who might otherwise present to clinical settings with higher costs, such as the emergency department.

scholarly journals Epidemiology of Chain Saw Related Injuries, United States: 2009 through 2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bart Hammig ◽  
Ches Jones
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Main Body ◽  
Severe Injuries ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Ed Visits ◽  
Using Data ◽  
A Chain ◽  
And Control

Problem. Chain saws are a commonly used tool with the potential to inflict severe injuries. Methods. Descriptive epidemiological estimates for emergency department (ED) visits for injuries associated with the use of a chain saw were calculated using data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for the years 2009–2013. Results. A total of 115,895 ED visits for injuries related to the use of a chain saw occurred during the study period. Most injury visits occurred among males (95%) and persons aged 30–59 years and during the months of September through November. The main body sites injured were the hand/fingers and knee. The majority of injuries were lacerations (80%). Conclusions. Chain saw injuries present with characteristic patterns which can aid in prevention of injuries related to the use of these tools. Examination of the epidemiology of chain saw injuries will help to ascertain targeted needs for prevention and control efforts.

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