Tag: Injuries
Two Decision Instruments ID Major Injuries in Blunt Trauma
Decision instruments have high sensitivity for identifying clinically significant thoracic injuries
Zip Line Injuries Up Significantly in the United States
Increasing popularity of the adventure sport brings increase in ER visits
Researchers Urge Routine Screening for Child Abuse
Further testing of all children with suspicious injuries could minimize misdiagnoses
CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013
Accidents and violence the driving forces, CDC officials report
Bike Injuries Up Among Older Americans
Riders over 45 a big part of increase in hospital admissions for more severe accidents
Ureteric Injury Risk With Hysterectomy Up 2001 to 2010
Risk varies by type of hysterectomy for benign and malignant conditions; lower for benign conditions
Mandatory Eyewear Cuts Injuries in Girls’ Field Hockey
National mandate for protective eyewear linked to reduced injuries in girls' high school field hockey
Large Bolt Cutters Can Be Used to Split Titanium Rings in ER
Pair of large bolt cutters obtained from theatre successfully cut ring after multiple failed attempts
Globe Injury Reported While Wearing Protective Eye Goggles
Case report describes motocross rider who suffered globe rupture despite wearing protective goggles
Questionable Benefit for Episiotomy in Vacuum Delivery
Rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries up in parous women with mediolateral, median episiotomy
