NAIL‐GUN INJURIES OF THE BRAIN
- 1 July 1970
- journal article
- case report
- Published by AMPCo in The Medical Journal of Australia
- Vol. 2 (4) , 183-185
- https://doi.org/10.5694/j.1326-5377.1970.tb87380.x
Abstract
The dangerous injury of penetrating brain wounds Inflicted by nail guns is illustrated by three reports of cases. The injury carries a considerable mortality and morbidity, and the increasing use of these tools Indicates that more such Industrial Injuries are likely to be seen in the future. Recommendations to minimize these accidents by Improved legislation, design and operation have been made.Keywords
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