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Polytrauma from a North American Black Bear Attack.

Marc Cassone¹, Timothy Vollmer¹, Matthew Factor¹

¹Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA.

Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

|October 9, 2020

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A severe bear attack in Pennsylvania resulted in critical injuries, including scalp and ear avulsions and multiple fractures. Prompt medical care and a team approach were essential for the patient

Keywords:

Ursus americanus animal attack scalp avulsion

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Traumatology
Wildlife Biology

Background:

Bear attacks, though infrequent, pose significant health risks.
North American black bears (Ursus americanus) are responsible for documented maulings.

Observation:

A 50-year-old woman in rural Pennsylvania experienced a black bear attack.
The patient suffered extensive injuries: near-complete scalp avulsion, bilateral ear avulsions, facial fractures, rib fractures, and pelvic fractures.

Findings:

The observed injuries align with patterns seen in previous bear mauling incidents.
Complex trauma necessitates immediate medical intervention.

Implications:

Effective management of severe bear attack injuries requires a multidisciplinary treatment strategy.
Understanding ursine behavior and human-wildlife interactions is crucial for prevention.