Seizure related accidents and injuries in childhood

Seizure related accidents and injuries in childhood.

Several studies show that the risk of accidents involving patients with epilepsy is much higher compared to the general population. The objective of this study was to identify the frequency and type of seizure related injuries in children diagnosed with epilepsy. In addition we also assessed possible risk factors associated with this seizure related accidents in childhood. This study was conduc...

Pattern and severity of injuries in micro-scooter related accidents.

OBJECTIVES To examine the pattern and severity of injuries sustained by children following micro-scooter (MS) accidents, and to document the extent of use of protective clothing in these accidents. METHODS Prospective data collection on all children with MS related accidents from January to June 2001. Demographic data were collected, including the mechanism of injury, place of accident, use o...

Home-Related Injuries: Do Pay Much Attention to Traffic Accidents Resulted in Home-Related Injuries Negligence?

Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: Although the home-related injury is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality among Iranians, there are few proven effective interventions to reduce the home injury risks. The arrangement of systematic approaches to study, arrange, and deliver strategies to reduce home accidents in our country is fundamental. This is a...

home-related injuries: do pay much attention to traffic accidents resulted in home-related injuries negligence?

Childhood and adolescent sports-related overuse injuries.

Youth sports participation carries an inherent risk of injury, including overuse injuries. Little leaguer's shoulder, a stress fracture of the proximal humerus that presents as lateral shoulder pain, usually is self-limited. Little leaguer's elbow is a medial stress injury; treatment consists of complete rest from throwing for four to six weeks followed by rehabilitation and a gradual throwing ...