Prehospital care of agricultural injuries.
In the United States, farming has become one of the most dangerous occupations. There are unique challenges for the providers of prehospital care to victims of agricultural trauma. The machinery and the work environment associated with agricultural trauma are different from those encountered in other occupations. The unique features of the machinery and risks are discussed. In addition, solutions unique to the problems of agricultural prehospital care are discussed. Effective care of the victims of agricultural trauma has a potential to reduce morbidity.
Stueland
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Department of Emergency Medicine, Marshfield Clinic/St. Joseph's Hospital, Wisc. 54449, USA.
McCarty
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J
Stamas
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P
D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D000383:Agriculture; D016573:Agrochemicals / Q000009:adverse effects; D004632:Emergency Medical Services; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D018635:Rescue Work