Publications by authors named "Vaughn A Harris"
Objective: To examine the epidemiological features of pediatric injuries related to falls from windows.
Methods: By using the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, emergency department (ED) data for pediatric injury cases associated with window falls in 1990-2008 were reviewed.
Results: An estimated 98 415 children (95% confidence interval [CI]: 82 416-114 419) were treated in US hospital EDs for window fall-related injuries during the 19-year study period (average: 5180 patients per year [95% CI: 4828-5531]).