Firework injuries are increasing in the United States: An analysis of the National Emergency Department Sample

Abstract Background Firework‐related injuries cause significant morbidity to persons in the United States and globally. Prior studies have shown that hands and eyes are frequently injured, with loss of hand function and blindness being common after serious injury. Many jurisdictions in the United St...

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Main Authors: Cindy C. Bitter, Zidong Zhang, Andrew W. Talbert, Alizabeth K. Weber, Leslie Hinyard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/emp2.12600