Tag: Injuries
Laser Pointers Can Cause Retinal Injury in Children
Although uncommon, vision impairment from these devices can be permanent
Young Children in Highest Risk Group for Chemical Eye Injuries
Chemical eye injuries most often occur in residential locations, among those in lower income quartiles
Injuries Up As Trampoline Parks Become More Popular
Fractures, sprains the most common injuries
Facial Fracture Risk Up for Older Women With Facial Injury
Significantly increased risk for postmenopausal white and Asian women
AOSSM: High School Football Injuries Tied to Turf Composition
Researchers recommend minimum of 6.0 pounds per square foot of infill weight
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
