Lawn mower injuries: A case report

Frequent and varied injuries are sustained during the operation of power lawn mowers in the United States. A description of one such injury leading to cardiac trauma is presented. The clinical signs of injury were initially unclear, and obtaining accurate historical data was vital in the diagnosis o...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of emergency medicine 1992-03, Vol.10 (2), p.135-138
Hauptverfasser:	Kharasch, Morris S., John, Longano, Kucich, Vincent A., Mathews, James
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidents, Home Cardiac Tamponade - etiology Emergencies Heart Injuries - etiology Humans lawn mower Male Middle Aged penetrating cardiac injury penetrating lawn mower injuries pericardial tamponade Wounds, Penetrating - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	Frequent and varied injuries are sustained during the operation of power lawn mowers in the United States. A description of one such injury leading to cardiac trauma is presented. The clinical signs of injury were initially unclear, and obtaining accurate historical data was vital in the diagnosis of this patient.
ISSN:	0736-4679 2352-5029
DOI:	10.1016/0736-4679(92)90206-9