Problem. Chain saws are a commonly used tool with the potential to inflict severe injuries. Methods. Descriptive epidemiological\nestimates for emergency department (ED) visits for injuries associated with the use of a chain saw were calculated using data from\nthe National Electronic Injury Surveillance System for the years 2009ââ?¬â??2013. Results. A total of 115,895 ED visits for injuries related\nto the use of a chain saw occurred during the study period.Most injury visits occurred among males (95%) and persons aged 30ââ?¬â??59\nyears and during the months of September through November.The main body sites injured were the hand/fingers and knee. The\nmajority of injuries were lacerations (80%). Conclusions. Chain saw injuries present with characteristic patterns which can aid in\nprevention of injuries related to the use of these tools. Examination of the epidemiology of chain saw injuries will help to ascertain\ntargeted needs for prevention and control efforts.
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