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Thermal injury associated with infant walking-aids.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  3167590     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Leicester Royal Infirmary and Government statistics have shown that an increase in the use of baby-walkers has been accompanied by a rise in the incidence of burns associated with their use. These burns tend to be more severe than the average for this age-group. Three case histories are presented as illustrations. The head, neck and hands are particularly affected. Three mechanisms of injury are identified. Safety guidelines are unrealistic and not enforced, testing is inadequate, and the devices hinder normal motor development.
Authors:
M A Birchall; H P Henderson
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Burns, including thermal injury     Volume:  14     ISSN:  0305-4179     ISO Abbreviation:  Burns Incl Therm Inj     Publication Date:  1988 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1988-11-16     Completed Date:  1988-11-16     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7512054     Medline TA:  Burns Incl Therm Inj     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  244-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Burns Unit, Leicester Royal Infirmary, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Burns / epidemiology,  etiology*,  pathology
Equipment Design
Humans
Infant
Male
Motor Activity
Orthopedic Equipment* / standards
Walkers* / standards

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