title: Death of a fencer.
abstract: The first fatal accident to a fencer in the United Kingdom is described. Several factors contributed to the accident but there appears to be no simple way of preventing a recurrence, but some additional precautions are discussed.
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D005392:First Aid; D006801:Humans; D011481:Protective Clothing; D011482:Protective Devices; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*