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Accidents - Towels or cloths - 50+ years old - Year 2002 - Finger

 



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Number Of Accidents (Estimate): 83
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Date: 03/22/2002Age: 60 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Dislocation
Product: Towels or cloths, Chairs
RT 4TH FINGER DISLOCATION-AT HOME-"PUSHING A TOWEL DOWN INTO A CHAIR"- FELT PAIN
Disposition: Treated and released or examined and released without treatment


Date: 01/05/2002Age: 87 yearsSex: FemaleRace: Not stated in ER record
Location: HomeFire: No fire involvement or fire involvement not recorded
Body part: FingerDiagnosis: Avulsion
Product: Towels or cloths, Washing machines
SOFT TISSURE AVULSION R INDEX FINGER, PUTTING TOWEL THROUGH WRINGER WASHER AND CAUGHT FINGER ON ROLLER
Disposition: Treated and transferred to another hospital

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