The Emergency Department of the Montreal Children’s Hospital sees approximately 40 children per year with injuries related to the use of bunk beds.
Half of these injuries occur in children 4 years of age and younger. The injuries commonly seen include head trauma and broken bones. 8-10% of these injuries are serious enough to require hospitalization.
Half of these injuries occur in children 4 years of age and younger. The injuries commonly seen include head trauma and broken bones. 8-10% of these injuries are serious enough to require hospitalization.