NEISS Publications

The following is a list of peer-review scientific manuscripts based on data from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), which is operated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Potter M, Swert A, and Smith GA. Boxing Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments, 1990-2008. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Apr;40(4):462-7. PubMed ID: 21406281

Shields BJ, Burkett E, and Smith GA. Epidemiology of Balcony Fall-Related Injuries, United States, 1990-2006. Am J Emerg Med. 2011 Feb;29(2):174-80. [Epub 2010 Mar 25] PubMed ID: 20825783

Nelson N, Collins C, Comstock RD, and McKenzie LB. Exertional Heat-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in the US, 1997-2006. Am J Prev Med. 2011 Jan;40(1):54-60. PubMed ID: 21146768

Nation AD, Nelson N, Yard EE, Comstock RD, and McKenzie LB. Football-Related Injuries for 6- to 17- Year Olds Treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2007. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2011 Mar;50(3):200-7. Epub 2010 Dec 2. PubMed ID: 21127078

Yeh ES, Rochette LM, McKenzie LB, and Smith GA. Injuries Associated with Cribs, Playpens, and Bassinets Among Young Children in the United States, 1990-2008. Pediatrics. 2011 Mar;127(3):479-86. Epub 2011 Feb 17. PubMed ID: 21330418

Watson D, Smith GA, and Shields BJ. Snow Shovel-Related Injuries and Medical Emergencies Treated in US Emergency Departments, 1990-2006. Am J Emerg Med. 2010 Mar 24. Am J Emerg Med. 2011 Jan;29(1):11-7. [Epub 2010 Mar 25] PubMed ID: 20825768

Randazzo C, Nelson N, and McKenzie LB. Basketball-Related Injuries in School-Aged Children and Adolescents from 1997-2007. Pediatrics. 2010 Oct;126(4):727-733. [Epub ahead of print 2010 Sep 13] PubMed ID: 20837592

McKenzie LB, Ahir N, Stolz U, and Nelson N. Household Cleaning Product-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments in 1990-2006. Pediatrics. 2010 Sep;126(3):509-16. [Epub ahead of print 2010 Aug 2]. PubMed ID: 20679298

Deits J, Yard EE, Collins CL, Fields SK, Comstock RD. Patients With Ice Hockey Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments, 1990-2006. J Athl Train. 2010;45(5):467–474. PubMed ID: 20831391

Kerr ZY, Collins CL, Comstock RD. Epidemiology of Weight Training-Related Injuries Presenting to United State Emergency Departments, 1990-2007. Am J Sports Med. 2010 Apr;38(4):765-71. PubMedID: 20139328

Howell C, Nelson N, and McKenzie LB. Pediatric and adolescent Sledding-Related Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments in 1997-2007. Pediatrics. 2010 Sep;126(3):517-24. Epub 2010 Aug 23. PubMed ID: 20732939

Douglas AY, Mehan TJ, Collins CL, Smith GA, McKenzie LB. Acute Computer-Related Injuries in U.S. Emergency Departments, 1994-2006. Am J Prev Med. 2009;37(1): 24-8. PubMed ID: 19524141

Yard EE, Comstock RD. An Epidemiologic Comparison of Injuries Presenting to Pediatric Emergency Department and Urgent Care Facilities. J Safety Res. 2009;40(1): 63-9. PubMed ID: 19285588

Lawson BR, Comstock RD, Smith GA. Baseball-related injuries to children treated in hospital emergency departments in the United States, 1994-2006. Pediatrics. 2009;123(6): 1028-34. PubMed ID: 19482735

Mehan T, Gardner R, Smith G, McKenzie L. Bicycle-Related Injuries Among Children and Adolescents in the United States. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2009;48(2): 166-73. PubMed ID: 18936286

Stewart GB, Shields BJ, Fields S, Comstock RD, Smith GA. Consumer Products and Activities Associated with Dental Injuries to Children Treated in United States Emergency Departments, 1990-2003. Dent Traumatol. 2009;25(4): 399-405. PubMed ID: 19614738

Vollman D, Witsaman, Comstock RD, Smith GA. Epidemiology of Playground Equipment-Related Injuries to Children in the United States, 1996-2005. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2009;48(1): 66-71. PubMed ID: 18648079

Alhajj M, Nelson NG, McKenzie LB. Hot Tub, Whirlpool, and Spa-Related Injuries in the U.S., 1990-2007. Am J Prev Med. 2009;37(6): 531-6. PubMed ID:19944920

Mao SJ, McKenzie LB, Xiang H, Smith GA. Injuries Associated with Bathtubs and Showers Among Children in the United States. Pediatrics. 2009;124(2): 541-47. PubMed ID: 19596735

Gottesman BL, McKenzie LB, Conner KA, Smith GA. Injuries From Furniture Tip-Overs Among Children and Adolescents in the United States, 1990-2007. Clin Pediatr (Phila).2009;48(4): 851-8. PubMed ID: 19414446

D’Souza AL, Nelson NG, McKenzie LB. Pediatric Burn Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments Between 1990 and 2006. Pediatrics. 2009;124(5): 1424-30. PubMed ID: 19805456

Randazzo C, Stolz U, Hodges NL, McKenzie LB. Pediatric Tree House-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States: 1990-2006. Acad Emerg Med.2009;16(3): 235-42. PubMed ID: 19281495

Nelson NG, Alhajj M, Yard EE, Comstock RD, McKenzie LB. Physical Education Class Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in the US in 1997-2007. Pediatrics. 2009;124(4): 918-25. PubMed ID: 19661050

Nelson NG, McKenzie LB. Rock Climbing Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in the U.S., 1990-2007. Am J Prev Med. 2009;37(3): 195-200. PubMed ID: 19666157

D’Souza AL, Smith GA, McKenzie LB. Bunk Bed-Related Injuries Among Children and Adolescents Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States, 1990-2005. Pediatrics. 2008;121(6): 1696-702. PubMed ID: 18519473

Day C, Stolz U, Mehan TJ, Smith GA, McKenzie LB. Diving-Related Injuries in Children <20 Years Old Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States: 1990-2006. Pediatrics. 2008;122(2): 388-94. PubMed ID: 18676525

O’Neil J, Steele GK, Huisingh C, Smith GA. Escalator-Related Injuries Among Older Adults in the United States, 1991 – 2005. Accid Anal Prev. 2008;40(2): 527-533. PubMed ID: 18329403

Watson DS, Mehan TJ, Smith GA, McKenzie LB. Golf Cart-Related Injuries in the U.S. Am J Prev Med. 2008;35(1): 55-9. PubMed ID: 18541177

Singh S, Smith GA, Fields SK, McKenzie LB. Gymnastics-Related Injuries to Children Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States, 1990-2005. Pediatrics. 2008;121(4): 954-60. PubMed ID: 18381523

Xiang H, Sinclair S, Yu S, Smith G, Kelleher K. Case Ascertainment in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Challenges in Using the NEISS. Brain Inj. 2007 Ma;21(3): 293-9. PubMed ID: 17453757

Collins CL, Smith GA, Comstock RD. Children + Non-Automobile Motorized Vehicles = Injury. Pediatrics.2007;120(1): 134-41. PubMed ID: 17606570

O'Neil J, Steele GK, Huisingh C, Smith G. Elevator-related Injuries to Children in the United States, 1990 through 2004. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2007;46(7): 619-625. PubMed ID: 17522287

Leininger RE, Knox CL, Comstock RD. Epidemiology of 1.6 Million Pediatric Soccer-Related Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments From 1990 to 2003. Am J Sports Med.2007;35(2): 288-293. PubMed ID: 17092927

D’Souza AL, Smith GA, Trifiletti LB. Ladder-related injuries treated in emergency departments in the United States, 1990-2005. Am J Prev Med. 2007;32(5): 413-418. PubMed ID: 17478268

Yard E, Knox CL, Smith GA, Comstock RD. Pediatric Martial Arts Injuries Presenting to US Emergency Departments 1990-2003. J Sci Med Sport. 2007;10(4): 219-26. PubMed ID: 16914371

Shields BJ, Smith GA. Cheerleading-related injuries to children 5-18 years of age: United States, 1990-2002. Pediatrics. 2006;117(1): 122-129. PubMed ID: 16396869

Knox CL, Comstock RD, McGeehan JM, Smith GA. Differences in the Risk Associated With Head Injury for Pediatric Ice-Skaters, Roller-Skaters, and In-Line Skaters. Pediatrics. 2006;118(2): 549-554.PubMed ID: 16882806

Vollman D, Smith GA. Epidemiology of Lawn Mower-Related Injuries to Children in the United States, 1990-2004. Pediatrics. 2006;118(2): 273-278. PubMed ID: 16882772

McGeehan J, Shields BJ, Wilkins JR, Ferketich AK, Smith GA. Escalator-Related Injuries Among Children in the United States, 1990-2002. Pediatrics.2006;118(2): 279-285. PubMed ID: 16882773

Yard EE, Comstock RD. Injuries Sustained by Pediatric Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey Athletes Presenting to US Emergency Departments, 1990-2003. J Athl Train. 2006;41(4): 441-449. PubMed ID: 17273471

Yard EE, Comstock RD. Injuries Sustained by Rugby Players Presenting to United States Emergency Departments, 1978 through 2004. J Athl Train. 2006;41(3): 325-331.PubMed ID: 17043702

Witsaman RJ, Comstock RD, Smith GA. Pediatric Fireworks-Related Injuries in the United States: 1990-2003. Pediatrics. 2006;118(1): 296-303. PubMed ID: 16818578

Shields BJ, Smith GA. Success in the Prevention of Infant Walker-Related Injuries: An Analysis of National Data, 1990-2001. Pediatrics. 2006;117(3): 452-e459. PubMed ID: 16510623

Hostetler SG, Schwartz L, Shields BJ, Xiang H, Smith GA. Characteristics of Pediatric Traumatic Amputations Treated in Hospital Emergency Departments in the United States, 1990-2002. Pediatrics. 2005;116(5): 667-e674. PubMed ID: 16263981

Hostetler SG, Hostetler TL, Smith GA, Xiang H. Characteristics of Water Skiing-Related and Wakeboarding-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments in the United States, 2001-2003. Am J Sports Med. 2005;33(7): 1065-1070. PubMed ID: 15888722

Shields BJ, Fernandez SA, Smith GA. Comparison of Mini Trampoline and Full-Size Trampoline-Related Injuries in the United States, 1990-2002. Pediatrics. 2005;116(1): 96-103. PubMed ID: 15995038

Hostetler SG, Xiang H, Smith GA. Characteristics of Ice Hockey-Related Injuries Treated in United States Emergency Departments, 2002. Pediatrics. 2004;114(6): 661-666. PubMed ID: 15574599

Smith GA. Injuries to Children in the United States Related to Trampolines, 1990-1995: A National Epidemic. Pediatrics. 1998;101(3): 406-412. PubMed ID: 9481005

Smith GA, Dietrich AM, Garcia CT, Shields BJ. Epidemiology of Shopping Cart-Related Injuries to Children: An Analysis of National Data For 1990-1992. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med.1995;149(11): 1207-1210.PubMed ID: 7581750