ACCIDENTAL INJURIES IN EPILEPTIC CHILDREN
- 1 July 1948
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 2 (1) , 85-88
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2.1.85
Abstract
The records of 960 residential patients engaged in a full athletic program at a children's psychiatric hospital were reviewed in order to compare the incidence of potentially serious injuries in convulsive and non-convulsive children. Of 210 convulsive children, 2.8% were so injured. Of 750 non-convulsive children, 2.9% were so injured. Since no extra risk of injury was found in convulsive children, it is suggested that they be allowed full participation in physical education programs in schools and camps.Keywords
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