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Accidents - Gas or LP heaters - 50+ years old - Year 2005 - Wrist

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 15
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National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Accidents Records


Date: 05/31/2005Age: 85 yearsSex: FemaleRace: White
Location: Other public propertyFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: WristDiagnosis: Fracture
Product: Gas or LP heaters
PATIENT GOT UP TO USE RESTROOM WHEN SHE ACCIDENTALLY FELL WHILE TURNING ON HEATER LANDING ON LT WRIST-DX-DISTAL RAD. FRACTURE
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment

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