International journal of injury control and safety promotion
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Previous research has found that the location, type and mechanisms of injuries in lacrosse players vary by gender. The patterns and risk factors of injuries in lacrosse players are still not well known. The study population consists of lacrosse players who utilised the accident medical insurance provided to US Lacrosse members. ⋯ These results provide a picture of high-risk situations that lead to injuries in male and female lacrosse players. Future efforts should be made to confirm these results through epidemiologic studies. Further research should also address the effectiveness of interventions that could reduce the risk of injury in these situations.
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Int J Inj Contr Saf Promot · Jun 2010
Thermal injuries caused by hair straightening devices in children: a significant, but preventable problem.
The incidence of contact burns from heated hair straighteners is increasing. The aim of this paper is to assess the safety features of hair straighteners, the mechanism of contact burns and the resultant morbidity in children. This study involves retrospective analyses of patients' case notes and examination of hair straighteners during heating and cooling. ⋯ Contact with heated hair straighteners causes significant morbidity. The devices, including the external surfaces remain dangerously hot for a prolonged period after being switched off. These findings call for appropriate safety measures to be redressed by manufacturers and awareness amongst users to avoid these preventable injuries.