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Mutilating lawn mower injuries in children

P M Ross, E P Schwentker, H Bryan

    JAMA
    |August 2, 1976
    PubMed
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    Riding power mowers cause severe injuries in children, often requiring hospitalization and surgery. Operating these machines near children should be strongly discouraged to prevent accidents.

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    REPEATED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Traumatology
    • Public Health & Safety

    Background:

    • Riding power mowers are common lawn care equipment.
    • Child passenger involvement in mower operation poses significant risks.

    Observation:

    • A study identified 18 children sustaining serious injuries from riding power mowers.
    • Eleven children were passengers who fell into the mower's path.

    Findings:

    • Injuries necessitated extensive hospitalizations and reconstructive surgeries.
    • Fifteen children experienced considerable residual deformities post-injury.

    Implications:

    • The findings highlight the critical danger of riding power mowers to child passengers.
    • Active discouragement of operating riding power mowers near children is essential for injury prevention.