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.

scholarly journals Consumer Products Contributing to Fall Injuries in Children Aged <1 to 19 Years Treated in US Emergency Departments, 2010 to 2013: An Observational Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2333794X1882194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bina Ali ◽  
Bruce Lawrence ◽  
Ted Miller ◽  
David Swedler ◽  
Jennifer Allison
Keyword(s):  
Surveillance System ◽  
Product Information ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Consumer Products ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Injury Surveillance ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
Fall Injuries ◽  
Product Group ◽  
Home Furnishings

Consumer products are often associated with fall injuries, but there is limited research on nonfatal unintentional falls in children that examines both the child’s age group and the involvement of consumer products and activities. We combined 2 data sources to investigate products and activities that contribute to fall injuries in children at different developmental ages (ie, <1, 1-2, 3-4, 5-9, 10-14, and 15-19 years). We analyzed data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System–All Injury Program for the years 2010 through 2013 and augmented it with product information from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System. Between 2010 and 2013, children aged <1 to 19 years accounted for 11.1 million nonfatal unintentional fall-related emergency department visits. Fall injuries associated with home furnishings/fixtures were highest among children in age groups <1 year, 1 to 2 years, and 3 to 4 years. In the home furnishings/fixtures product group, beds were the leading contributor to falls. Fall injuries associated with sports/recreation were highest among children in age groups 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years, and 15 to 19 years. In this product group, monkey bars and basketball were the leading contributors to falls. Our findings indicate priority areas for falls injury prevention and intervention.

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.

Pediatric Oral Electrical Burns

2016 ◽  
Vol 155 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren A. Umstattd ◽  
C. W. David Chang
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Surveillance System ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Injury Surveillance ◽  
Consumer Product ◽  
National Database ◽  
Weighted Estimate ◽  
Injury Surveillance System ◽  
System Database ◽  
Electrical Burns

Objectives To investigate the epidemiology of emergency department visits for pediatric patients presenting with electrical burns to the mouth. Study Design Cross-sectional analysis of a national database. Setting National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Database. Subjects and Methods The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s National Electronic Injury Surveillance System database was used to derive a national weighted estimate of emergency department visits for oral electrical burns and was queried for each patient’s age, sex, race, local of incidence, disposition, and related consumer product. Results There were an estimated 1042 emergency department visits for pediatric oral electrical burns from 1997 to 2012, or an average of approximately 65.1 cases per year. A total of 59.6% of patients were male. Nearly half of emergency department visits involved patients <3 years of age, and more than three-fourths of emergency department visits involved patients <5 years of age. A total of 77.2% of patients were examined, treated, and released from the emergency department, while 19.2% were admitted to the hospital. Most injuries involved electrical outlets or receptacles (10.8%), extension cords (18.5%), and electrical wires (21.5%). Conclusion Earlier incidence estimates of pediatric oral electrical burns varied substantially within the literature and varied from small case reports to single-year studies. Our multiyear data analysis provides evidence of decreasing annual incidence when compared with historical estimates for a common but potentially morbid injury among the pediatric population.

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