Attempts to restore the "sentimental order" disrupted by drowning incidents continued until a consensus was reached that generally absolved staff of blame and assigned it elsewhere. Two factors may have influenced this process in the incidences observed: the degree of outside validation, and the social value of the victims. (Author)

The results of this survey show that the most common injuries to women, as to men, are sprains to the ankle and knee and that the sport of basketball has one of the highest injury rates. (JD)

This paper investigates the role of cost-benefit analysis in evaluating consumer product safety standards and applys such analysis to an evaluation of flammability standards for children's sleepwear. (Editor)

Beginning with statistics pertaining to children and gun violence in a single year in the United States, this report details trends in child and youth gun deaths. Tables present information on the following: (1) number of firearms deaths by manner and by race from 1979 to 2000; (2) number of firearms deaths by manner for each state and nationwide,…

Fifteen pairs of twins were investigated as to the influence of pre-walking practice in an infant walker on the onset time of independent walking. A one-way analysis of variance indicated there was no significant difference between the mean ages of initial walking for the experimental and control groups. (Author/PN)

This article discusses the symptoms and treatment of hypothermia which is the cause of death of most cold water drowning victims. (JMF)

Public school systems cannot afford to not institute a specific individual or department to design and monitor their total safety programs. (LH)

Explains how people arrive at personal hazard assessments. Explores why people overestimate some hazards and underestimate others. Examines risk ratings for activities and technologies such as nuclear power, motor vehicles, pesticides, and vaccinations. (MA)

Offers tips for avoiding sports-related injuries: (1) expect more of coaches; (2) develop an athletic-safety plan; (3) consider hiring an athletic trainer; (4) check facilities and equipment regularly; (5) recognize athletes' limitations; (6) take precautions beyond the playing field; and (7) check liability coverage and obtain informed consent.…

Investigated behavioral adjustment of 45 children with mild, moderate, and severe closed head injuries. Behavior scales were completed by parent at time of injury and again 6 and 12 months postinjury. Severe head injury was associated with declines in adaptive functioning; scores for children with mild and moderate injuries neither differed nor…

Teachers should know basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and the Heimlich maneuver to be able to deal with emergencies immediately. (SK)

The Shock Trauma Center of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems instituted a comprehensive speech-language pathology program to provide acute intervention for communicative disorders in a critical/intensive care environment. This article provides a profile of the Center, a review of communicative impairments, and examples…

Outdoor education and adventure programs can protect themselves from lawsuits by educating participants about risks of activities before they begin and by using properly written release forms. When an accident does occur, a lawsuit may not result if the injured party is talked to and treated like a friend. (SV)