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The Tough Guy prehospital experience: patterns of injury at a major UK endurance event
Emergency Medicine Journal, 10/26/09

Agar C et al. – Medical teams should plan for casualty rates of 1%–2% of competitors and hospital transfer rates of ~5% of patients treated. Outdoor events in winter create more casualties than in summer and require greater resources. Trauma and exposure injuries are common; critical illness is uncommon. An adequately equipped and skilled medical team reduces hospital admissions.

The effect of counting principal and secondary injuries on national estimates of motor vehicle-related trauma: a NEISS–AIP special study
Injury Prevention, 11/11/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Catastrophic injuries among young athletes
British Journal of Sports Medicine, 11/09/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Acellular Bovine-Derived Matrix Used on a Traumatic Crush Injury of the Hand: A Case Study
Ostomy Wound Management, 11/05/09 Relevance Score: 67%

Heelys Injuries: A Review of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System Data
Pediatric Emergency Care, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 67%

The effect of counting principal and secondary injuries on national estimates of motor vehicle-related trauma: a NEISS-AIP special study
Injury Prevention, 10/08/09 Relevance Score: 67%