Pilot case-control study of paediatric falls from windows.

Background: Unintentional falls from windows are an important cause of paediatric morbidity. There have been no controlled studies to identify modifiable environmental risk factors for window falls in young children. The authors have piloted a case-control study to test procedures for case identification, subject enrolment, and environmental data collection.

Analysis of parental and nurse weight estimates of children in the pediatric emergency department.

Objective: To evaluate the accuracy of parent and triage nurse estimates of children's weights in the pediatric emergency department.

Methods: A convenience sample of parents was surveyed before triage regarding their child's chief complaint, when and where the child was last weighed, and an estimate of their child's weight. Children unable to be weighed or with possible dehydration or external orthopedic devices were excluded.