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Lawn mower injuries in children.

B R Johnstone1, C S Bennett

  • 1Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Lawn mower accidents cause severe lower limb injuries in children, with ride-on mowers inflicting the worst trauma. Prevention is key, as these injuries can be avoided by keeping children away from lawn mowers.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Trauma Surgery
  • Consumer Product Safety
  • Injury Prevention

Background:

  • Lawn mowers are a significant source of severe injuries in children.
  • Lower limb trauma is particularly common and devastating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the types and severity of lawn mower injuries in pediatric patients.
  • To identify specific mower types associated with worse outcomes.
  • To inform prevention strategies for child lawn mower injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 52 inpatient cases over 12 years.
  • Analysis of injury severity, hospitalization duration, and need for reconstructive surgery.
  • Categorization of injuries by lawn mower type.

Main Results:

  • Ride-on lawn mowers caused the most severe trauma.
  • Injuries frequently necessitated prolonged hospitalization and reconstructive surgery, including free tissue transfer.
  • A significant number of cases involved young children playing near or operating the mowers.

Conclusions:

  • Ride-on lawn mowers pose a substantial risk for severe pediatric lower limb injuries.
  • Preventing children from accessing or using power lawn mowers is crucial for injury avoidance.
  • Further research into specific safety interventions is warranted.

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