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Accidents - Draperies, curtains or shower curtains - 26-50 years old - Year 2004 - Head

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 94
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Date: 05/28/2004Age: 41 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: HeadDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Draperies, curtains or shower curtains, Drapery or curtain rods, hooks or rings
HEAD LACERATION-WAS HANGING CURTAINS AND ROD STRUCK PATIENT IN HEAD. SU S A 1 1/2 INCH LACERATION TO BACK OF HEAD.
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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