TY  - JOUR
T1  - STrategies to prevent household electrical injuries in children
AU  - BOND M, WEITZMAN M
Y1  - 1989/10/01
N1  - 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150220018004
JO  - American Journal of Diseases of Children
SP  - 1130
EP  - 1131
VL  - 143
IS  - 10
N2  - 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.
SN  - 0002-922X
M3  - doi: 10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150220018004
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1989.02150220018004
ER  -