Tag: Injuries
New Tool Measures Impact of Brachial Plexus Injury
Questionnaire measures physical, psychological effects; valid based on comparison with other tools
Overall Incidence of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury 4.9 Percent
Risk factors include vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery, prolonged second stage of labor
Spontaneous Pharynx Perforation After Forceful or Stifled Sneeze
Case report: 34-year-old describes popping sensation and swelling in neck after trying to halt a sneeze
Pediatric Sports-, Recreation-Related Eye Injuries Common
About half of hospitalizations during period studied from non-powder gun-related injuries, mostly in boys
Window Blinds Continue to Pose Injury Risk for Young Children
For children younger than 6 treated in U.S. ERs, rate of window blind-related injuries is 2.7 per 100,000
Alterations in Gut Microbiome Noted Within 72 Hours of Injury
Significant changes in phylogenetic composition and taxon relative abundance in critically injured patients
Early Transfusion Tied to Lower Mortality in Combat Casualties
Reduction in mortality at 24 hours and 30 days for U.S. military combat casualties in Afghanistan
AAP: Sliding on Lap Linked to Leg Fracture for Young Children
Percentage of injuries for children on lap of another person was higher for younger age groups
AAP: Incidence of Golf Cart Accidents 0.36/100,000 Patients
Among children, median patient age is 11 years and median hospital length of stay is two days
Cycling Crash Deaths Rising in the United States
Fatal crashes jumped 12 percent in 2015, according to government report
