Chin N, Berns S D
Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, USA.
Ann Emerg Med. 1995 Oct;26(4):522-5. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(95)70124-9.
Hanging injuries and fatalities are rare among children and are usually unintentional. In this report we describe a 23-month-old girl who almost died when she accidentally hanged herself with a popular toy necklace, and we discuss recent epidemiological trends in accidental strangulations among children. This case emphasizes the need for increased awareness among consumers, health care providers, and product manufacturers about the dangers of toys such as the one described here.
儿童悬挂伤和死亡事件较为罕见，通常属于意外事故。在本报告中，我们描述了一名23个月大的女童，她意外被一条流行的玩具项链勒住颈部，险些丧命。我们还讨论了近期儿童意外勒颈的流行病学趋势。该案例强调，消费者、医疗保健提供者和产品制造商都需要提高对这类玩具危险性的认识。
