Hand injuries in young children from contact with vacuum cleaners. Issue 1 (1st January 2002)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Macgregor, D
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 19:Issue 1(2002)
• Page Start: 80
• Page End: 81
• Publication Date: 2002-01-01
• Subjects: vacuum cleaners -- children -- injuries; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.19.1.80
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Objectives: To assess the incidence of injuries to young children sustained by contact with a domestic vacuum cleaner and to highlight the potential for significant injury. An increase in public awareness of these risks might result in a reduction in morbidity. Methods: Over a period of one year, all children attending with an injury sustained because of contact with a domestic vacuum cleaner had review of their case notes by the author. Results: Four children were identified as having sustained friction burns to a hand after contact with a vacuum cleaner. All required treatment and several review appointments before satisfactory resolution was achieved. Conclusions: Although the number of cases seen was small, the potential for significant injury must be emphasised and public awareness increased in an attempt to reduce morbidity.