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  • Title: Injuries related to snow blowers in the United States: 2002 through 2008.
    Author: Hammig B, Jones C.
    Journal: Acad Emerg Med; 2010 May; 17(5):566-9. PubMed ID: 20394595.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: The objective was to examine injuries related to the use of a snow blower among patients treated in an emergency department (ED). METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) for the years 2002-2008. National estimates of ED visits for injuries associated with the use of a snow blower were obtained, and descriptive epidemiologic characteristics assessed. RESULTS: From 2002 through 2008, there were an estimated 32,307 ED visits for injuries related to the use of a snow blower in the United States. Older adults had a higher proportion of ED visits for such injuries than younger age groups. The majority of injuries involved injuries to the hand, with 42% of cases diagnosed with fractures and 20% resulting in amputations. CONCLUSIONS: Findings indicate that injuries from snow blowers remain a public health problem. Efforts to reduce injury incidence are discussed in accordance with inherent challenges of prevention of injuries associated with these products.
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