Firework injuries presenting to a national unit

Jones, Deann; S, Rea; O’Donnell, Maeve B.; Eadie, Patricia

doi:10.1007/bf03170049

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“…Burns, tendon avulsion, nerve injury, fracture, and dislocation were commonly reported among the victims (9). Hands were also reported as the main site of injury in studies performed in Ireland, England, Australia, and Denmark (2,3,8,10).…”

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“…Some articles have reported such injuries to be more prevalent among those aged 18 years and younger; teenagers younger than 15 years, however, are considered the highest-risk population in other studies (1,2,5).…”

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confidence: 93%

“…Considering the heavy burden of care provided by the families, medical staff, and society, several researchers have studied firework-related injuries in different countries throughout the world (1)(2)(3). In Iran, however, to our knowledge, not many studies have been conducted on this subject (4).…”

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Firework-Related Injuries in Tehran's Persian Wednesday Eve Festival (Chaharshanbe Soori)

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Amoli

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Firework-Related Injuries in Tehran's Persian Wednesday Eve Festival (Chaharshanbe Soori)

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Khashayar

Amoli

et al. 2011

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…Jones et al, in a study on firework injuries conducted in Ireland have reported the involvement of hand burns in 84.12% cases. 23 Spreading awareness in the general public regarding the morbidity and disability caused by fireworks and following proper safety norms during firework display is important.…”

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Neglected post burns contracture of hand in children: Analysis of contributory socio-cultural factors and the impact of neglect on outcome

Gupta

Jindal

Kamboj

2014

Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma

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Methods: 66 hands in 61 children (mean age 12.22 years) with a mean neglect of 11.6 years (range 5e17 years) were assessed for the causes of neglect and the outcome of surgery.Average follow up was 6.6 years. The results were assessed in two groups of 5e10 years neglect as group I and >10 years neglect as group II.Results: In a total number of 134 contracted rays in 66 hands, the surgical procedures included local Z/V-Y flap (51 rays), cross finger flap (48 rays), full thickness graft (35 rays).Additional external fixator with a distracter was used in 3 patients treated at a delay of 14, 16 and 17 years. 50 (81.96%) patients belonged to rural and slum areas. The reasons for delayed treatment included poverty e 33 patients, lack of awareness of surgical treatment e 16 patients; and indifference of parents e 12 patients. 44 (72.13%) children were illiterates. With treatment the average DASH score improved from 65.10 to 36.90 (p < .000) and from 68.14 to 45.93 (p < .000) in group I and II respectively. The results were significantly superior in group I (p < .000). Conclusion:The main factors for neglect in treatment of post burns contracture include poverty, lack of awareness and illiteracy. All the patients showed significant improvement in function after the surgery. Contractures with higher neglect had significantly inferior outcome.

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“…[13][14][15] although revascularization of ischemic tissues and replantation of amputated parts are time honored procedures, repair at the acute setting after an explosion has been limited because of the destructive forces exerted during the blast. 16 Completion amputations, delayed primary closure, and local wound care are the mainstay of initial treatment when revascularization is not a viable option.…”

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