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Accidents - Rugs or carpets - 16-25 years old - Year 2008 - Lower Arm

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 116
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Date: 08/07/2008Age: 21 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: Not recordedFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Contusion Or Abrasion
Product: Rugs or carpets
DX R ARM CONTU: ARM CONTU S/P MECH FALL, TRIPPED ON CARPET
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/13/2008Age: 17 yearsSex: MaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: Fire involvement and/or smoke inhalation - Fire Dept. attendance is not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Burns, Thermal
Product: Rugs or carpets, Day wear
PT WAS PLAYING W/RUBBING ALCOHOL AND FIRE WHEN BOTTLE CAUGHT FIRE, THEN CARPET AND SHIRT CAUGHT. FD NS. R ARM/HAND PARTIAL THICKNESS BURNS.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 04/12/2008Age: 22 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Lower ArmDiagnosis: Strain, Sprain
Product: Rugs or carpets, Stairs or steps
PT FELL UP CARPETED STEPS AT HOME AND INJURED FOREARM DX: STRAINED LEFT FOREARM
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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