Lawn mower injuries: a case report.
Frequent and varied injuries are sustained during the operation of power lawn mowers in the United States. A description of one such injury leading to cardiac trauma is presented. The clinical signs of injury were initially unclear, and obtaining accurate historical data was vital in the diagnosis of this patient.
Kharasch
M S
MS
Northwestern University, Emergency Medicine Residency, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60611.
Longano
J
J
Kucich
V A
VA
Mathews
J
J
D000061:Accidents, Home; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D004630:Emergencies; D006335:Heart Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000209:etiology*