@article{ref1,
title="Penetrating head injury from nailguns: a case series from New Zealand",
journal="Journal of clinical neuroscience",
year="2008",
author="Winder, Mark J. and Monteith, Stephen J. and Lightfoot, Nicholas and Mee, Edward",
volume="15",
number="1",
pages="18-25",
abstract="Penetrating head injury from nailguns has become increasingly recognised due to their frequent use in the construction industry and home. We report a New Zealand case series of 12 penetrating nailgun head injuries, the largest of its type, detailing presentation, management, risk factors and outcomes. Recommendations based on these factors are provided, suggesting a minimal surgical approach and an individually case-assessed need for antibiotic prophylaxis and anti-epileptic drugs. Prognostic factors on initial imaging are discussed. The majority of injuries, despite being visually impressive, are associated with minimal neurological impairment.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0967-5868",
doi="10.1016/j.jocn.2007.06.020",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2007.06.020"
}