By Pamela L. Horn, MSN, CRNP, RNFA, and Brenda M. Ruth, RN, BSN, CWON

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Handling lawn-mower injuries in children

As this case study illustrates, proper treatment, case management, and outpatient therapy can mean the difference between recovery and tragedy. James, an active 3-year-old, was playing in the yard while his grandfather cut the grass. Unfortunately, Grandpa accidentally backed the riding mower into James, causing a significant injury to the boy’s left foot. FIGURE 1.…

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