作者: D. Deekollu , F.M.C. Besag , S.E. Aylett
DOI: 10.1016/J.SEIZURE.2005.04.008
关键词: Scalp 、 Occupational safety and health 、 Poison control 、 Human factors and ergonomics 、 Incidence (epidemiology) 、 Epilepsy 、 Physical therapy 、 Injury prevention 、 Medicine 、 Suicide prevention 、 Surgery
摘要: Summary Purpose: To provide information on the incidence, types and circumstances of injuries sustained in a group young people with epilepsy using protective helmets. Methods: Thirty-three residential students (21 M, 12 F, age range 5–21, mean 14.5 years) attending special centre over 1 year were provided The measures, seizure frequency, injuries, outcome recorded. Results: Fourteen thousand seven hundred fifty-one seizures recorded 33 patients, which resulted 59 injuries. seizure-related injury risk was 4/1000 seizures. Scalp facial bruises commonest (51%). Additional such as bed guards padding dinner tables sinks, used for 57% these students. Helmets use 46% accidents; 68% accidents or scalp required medical attention 48%. not 41% 36%. Data wearing helmets unavailable 13%. Conclusions: Injuries continue to occur despite Changes helmet design modifications suit type may improve protection offered by