Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Weinberg, AM; Mayr, JM; Tropper, U; Spitzer, P.
Falls from changing tables
MONATSSCHR KINDERHEILK. 2004; 152: 538-542.
Doi: 10.1007/s00112-003-0766-2
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- Mayr Johannes
- Weinberg Annelie-Martina
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- Objective and methods. In the 1st year of life a fall from a changing table is one of the most common causes of injury. In a retrospective study we identified 159 infants who attended the department after a fall from a changing table within the 4-year study interval.82 families filled in questionnaires inquiring about the circumstances of the accident. Results and discussion. 81% of the accidents occurred in children below 1 year of age. The injuries involved mainly the head: vault fractures (17%), mild closed head injuries (15%), and head contusions (65%). Sixty percent of the parents were not distracted at the time of the accident. Unexpected sudden movements of the baby (36%) or hectic behavior of the parents (21%) were observed. The children fell off the lower end (47%) or side of the changing table (33%). To prevent these accidents, changing tables should be equipped with elevated padding on the side and lower end. Carpets should be placed around the changing table to soften a possible fall. Fidgety and freshly oiled or bathed infants should be swaddled on a towel placed on a bed or on the floor.
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