RESUMO
The study goals were to assess, via survey (a) parental knowledge regarding the use of over-the counter (OTC) cough and cold medicines in children younger than the age of 6 years and (b) the effects of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations on community pediatricians following voluntary withdrawal of these medications. Of the 179 parents surveyed, approximately 60% had used OTC cough and cold medicines in the past, and many parents indicated an inappropriate dose when asked. Parents who were aware of the recall were significantly less likely to continue use (P < .05). All 33 physicians surveyed were aware of the withdrawal of these medications for children younger than age 2 years and most were aware of consideration to remove these medications for children <6 years old. A total of 15% of physicians reported that FDA considerations were likely to change their practice by reducing or discontinuing use of these medications, whereas 6% would continue recommending these medications.
Assuntos
Resfriado Comum/tratamento farmacológico , Tosse/tratamento farmacológico , Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde , Medicamentos sem Prescrição/uso terapêutico , Padrões de Prática Médica/estatística & dados numéricos , Retirada de Medicamento Baseada em Segurança , Distribuição por Idade , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Fidelidade a Diretrizes/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Lactente , Pais , Guias de Prática Clínica como Assunto , Estados Unidos , United States Food and Drug AdministrationRESUMO
A 2-year-old girl sustained severe injury to 2 fingers from a home paper shredder. This case illustrates the risk of injury from paper shredders, which are increasingly common household items. Toddlers are at risk of finger injury and amputation. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission performed an investigation of reported injuries and the characteristics of paper shredders that might have contributed to the injuries, and we summarize their findings.