title: Nautical accidents. Unique injuries.
abstract: Not much has been written about nautical injuries, although the increasingly popular recreational boating activities and other water sports are becoming a significant source of injury and death. The authors review common and not-so-common nautical injuries and possible preventive measures.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University Department of Surgery, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: L C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Castro
mesh_terms: D000059:Accidents; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D012767:Ships / Q000592:standards; D013177:Sports / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014867:Water
chemical_list: D014867:Water