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Purpose: Although the AAOS established updated lawnmower safety guidelines in 2014 and POSNA is currently collaborating with the AAP regarding lawnmower injury prevention awareness, a significant number of injuries continue… Click to show full abstract
Purpose: Although the AAOS established updated lawnmower safety guidelines in 2014 and POSNA is currently collaborating with the AAP regarding lawnmower injury prevention awareness, a significant number of injuries continue to occur. We sought to elaborate upon the epidemiology of lawnmower injuries in the pediatric age group as well as compare urban vs. rural injuries. Methods: The PHIS (Pediatric Health Information System) database was queried for patients of 1-18 years of age from 2005-2017 who presented to any of the 49 participating hospitals for a lawnmower injury. The patient cohort was identified using a search …
Journal Title: Pediatrics
Year Published: 2020
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