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October 1989, Vol 143, No. 10 >
Article | October 1989

Strategies to Prevent Household Electrical Injuries in Children FREE

MARIE BOND, MED; MICHAEL WEITZMAN, MD
Am J Dis Child. 1989;143(10):1130-1131. doi:10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150220018004.
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Sir.—The article by Baker and Chiaviello1 in the January issue of AJDC is an important addition to the scanty literature on children's electrical injuries and strategies to prevent them. The American Academy of Pediatrics' Guidelines for Health Supervision2 and five of seven widely used pediatric textbooks that we reviewed suggested the use of outlet plugs as a strategy to prevent these injuries.3-9 None of these references detailed the various types of outlet plugs available or their potential limitations and dangers. Baker and Chiaviello described some of their limitations, but we believe that there are other important considerations and potential problems with them that deserve description.

As Baker and Chiaviello noted, "infant toys should not simulate common household items...." Similarly, we believe that safety items should not simulate toys, especially if they themselves are potentially harmful to children. This, unfortunately, is the case with many outlet plugs.

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Baker MD, Chiaviello C.  Household electrical injuries in children: epidemiology and identification of avoidable hazards . AJDC . 1989;;143:59-62.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. Guidelines for Health Supervision . Evanston, Ill: American Academy of Pediatrics; 1985;:27.
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Kaye R, Oski FA, Barness LA. Core Textbook of Pediatrics . Philadelphia, Pa: JB Lippincott; 1978;.
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Green M, Haggerty RJ. Ambulatory Pediatrics III . Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1984;:48.
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Dworkin PH. Pediatrics . New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Inc; 1987;.
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Hoekelman RA, Blatman S, Friedman S, Nelson N, Seidel H. Primary Pediatric Care . St Louis, Mo: CV Mosby Co; 1987;:246.
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Kempe CH, Silver HK, O'Brien D, Fulginiti VA. Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment . East Norwalk, Conn: Appleton & Lange; 1987;:210.
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Rudolph AB, Hoffman JIE. Pediatrics . East Norwalk, Conn: Appleton & Lange; 1987;:700.
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Behrman RE, Vaughan VC, Nelson WE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics . 13th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1987;.

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Baker MD, Chiaviello C.  Household electrical injuries in children: epidemiology and identification of avoidable hazards . AJDC . 1989;;143:59-62.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. Guidelines for Health Supervision . Evanston, Ill: American Academy of Pediatrics; 1985;:27.
3 +
Kaye R, Oski FA, Barness LA. Core Textbook of Pediatrics . Philadelphia, Pa: JB Lippincott; 1978;.
4 +
Green M, Haggerty RJ. Ambulatory Pediatrics III . Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1984;:48.
5 +
Dworkin PH. Pediatrics . New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Inc; 1987;.
6 +
Hoekelman RA, Blatman S, Friedman S, Nelson N, Seidel H. Primary Pediatric Care . St Louis, Mo: CV Mosby Co; 1987;:246.
7 +
Kempe CH, Silver HK, O'Brien D, Fulginiti VA. Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment . East Norwalk, Conn: Appleton & Lange; 1987;:210.
8 +
Rudolph AB, Hoffman JIE. Pediatrics . East Norwalk, Conn: Appleton & Lange; 1987;:700.
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Behrman RE, Vaughan VC, Nelson WE. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics . 13th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders Co; 1987;.

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