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Accidents - Step stools - 50+ years old - Year 2008 - Pubic Region

 

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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 80
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Date: 06/06/2008Age: 52 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: Pubic RegionDiagnosis: Laceration
Product: Step stools, Drapery or curtain rods, hooks or rings
PT HANGING CURTAINS AND FELL OFF THE STEP STOOL IMPALING SELF ON THE CU RTAIN ROD SUSTAINED A LACERATION TO PERINEUM
Disposition: Treated and admitted for hospitalization (within same facility)

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