Tag: Injuries
Economic Impact of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Injury Measured
Direct medical costs supported by patient increased from €3.60 to €499.45
ERs Seeing More Severe Wounds From Gun Violence
And, number of deaths from gunshot wounds also on the rise
Case: Exertional Compartment Syndrome in Motorcycle Racer
Pain, weakness and swelling of right forearm resolved after fasciotomies
Case of Palytoxin-Related Keratitis Described
Palytoxin-induced chemical keratitis occurred after coral expressed toxin directly into patient's eye
First Case of Paintball-Linked Liver Injury Described
18-year-old male presented with symptoms consistent with acute appendicitis
Alkali Eye Injuries Secondary to Airbag Deployment Reported
Two cases from same vehicle described, with both patients presenting with bilateral corneal edema
Sharps Injuries for 76 Percent of Dermatology Residents
Most respondents received formal sharps safety education; 70% had no hands-on safety training
Concussion Prevention Rules May Be Leading to Other Injuries
Researchers suggest college rules to lessen head injuries might be causing more knee, ankle problems
D-Dimer Levels Predict DVT in Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Only D-dimer level at two weeks after injury accurately predict deep vein thrombosis formation
AAP: Paintball, BB Guns Can Severely Injure Children
Serious eye injuries, organ damage can occur, researchers warn
