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Nicholas Asselin1, Lawrence Proano2, Kenneth Williams3
1Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine (Clinical), Department of Emergency Medicine, Alpert Medical School at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island.
Abstract:
Circus acts with human artists performing acrobatic feats are a popular spectator pastime in the United States and in international venues. There is little data in the literature regarding injuries sustained during circus acts. Some injuries are minor, but others can be serious, or even fatal. This article describes a recent circus disaster, a review of the relevant literature, and an analysis of the disaster response.
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