Injuries associated with bunk beds that occur in jail
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine Nov 01, 2017
Loder RT, et al. - Authors designed this work to assess the magnitude and patterns of bunk bed injuries occurring in correctional institutions. They recognized that in the USA, injuries in jail account for 29% of all bunk bed injuries resulting in an ED visit in those age groups ≥10 years. A fall from the bed was observed in 72% and a seizure disorder was 4.5 times more common in jail inmates compared to non inmates. Railings/ladders to reduce the incidence of falls, changes in flooring surfaces, and seizure education and placing inmates with seizure and/or alcohol related disorders on the bottom bunk were suggested as the possible prevention strategies. A multidisciplinary approach involving the disciplines of medicine, material engineering, and criminal justice seemed required for this.
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