PEDIATRICS Vol. 78 No. 5 November 1986, pp. 775-779
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Severe Injury and Death Associated With Home Infant Cardiorespiratory Monitors

Murray L. Katcher MD, PhD1, Mary Melvin Shapiro MA1, and Connie Guist RN, BSN1

1 From the Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences and the State of Wisconsin Division of Health, Madison; and the Wisconsin Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Center, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

Five cases of electrical injury to young children caused by misuse of components of home cardiorespiratory monitors are reported. The injuries, which included one electrocution, occurred when partially or completely disconnected electrode wires were inserted, by an older monitored child or preschool-aged sibling, into a live power cord or an uncovered wall outlet. Anticipatory guidance of home monitor users should emphasize potential electrical injuries and appropriate injury-control behaviors.

Key Words: apnea of infancy • injury control • accident prevention • electrical burn • cardiorespiratory monitors

Submitted on April 9, 1986
Accepted on June 2, 1986


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