title: Power take-off injuries.
abstract: Power take-off injuries are uncommon, but serious and potentially fatal. Seven cases are reported demonstrating the violent trauma that can be incurred. The danger associated with use of machines with this and other power equipment is emphasized. Safety shields should be improved, and operators educated about the importance of retaining the shields and using machinery properly at all times.
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D000382:Agricultural Workers' Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D001134:Arm Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010413:Penis / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D016038:Skin Transplantation; D013737:Testis / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D014182:Transplantation, Autologous; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology*