Citation

Neuhaus V, Simmen HP. Schweiz. Rundsch. Med. Prax. 2005; 94(10): 391-392.

Vernacular Title

13.5-m-Sturz eines Kleinkindes im freien Fall ohne schwerwiegende Folgen.

Affiliation

Chirurgische Abteilung, Spital Oberengadin, Samedan.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15794362

Abstract

High-velocity traumas, especially falls from a height, are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children. Despite the height of fall is a poor predictor of major injury, we must be aware of relevant injuries especially of the head and the musculoskeletal system. The aim is to recognize all relevant problems, or better to avoid the fall. We report a case from a fall of 13.5 meters with an ellbow-fracture and contusions of the head.

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