Medical Device Design Flaws for Children With Medical Complexity at Home

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• Peter Walsh; Sofia Seewald; Leo Castillo; Yilin Chen; Kelley Elahi; Kaushik Ghosh
PMID: 41663056DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-073091

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This journal article describes how many medical devices used at home for children with complex health needs have design flaws. These problems can make it hard for families to use the devices safely and correctly. The article points out that most devices are made for adults, not children, and do not consider the special needs of kids or their caregivers. It suggests that better designs could help keep children safer and make life easier for families caring for them at home.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Nurses

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Equipment Failure; Home Care Services; Pediatrics; Disabled Children; Child, Foster; Patient Safety

Institutions: Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital; Northwestern University; Vanderbilt University

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