Beach and patio umbrella injuries treated at emergency departments.

Introduction: Beach and patio umbrellas may cause injury. There is limited published information on injuries due to beach and patio umbrellas. This study sought to describe beach and patio umbrella injuries reported to United States emergency departments (EDs).

Mechanical bull-riding injuries treated at United States emergency departments.

Background: Mechanical bull-riding has become a popular form of entertainment in the United States (US) over the last few decades. While mechanical bull-riding may result in injuries, the literature on such injuries is limited. This study characterized mechanical bull-riding injuries treated at US emergency departments (EDs).

Characteristics of pepper spray-related injuries reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System during 2000-2020.

Introduction: Exposure to pepper spray may result in adverse dermal, ocular, and inhalation effects. Furthermore, pepper spray, including the more potent bear spray, was used by both law enforcement and protesters in 2020 in the protests related to racial justice and COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The objective of this study was to characterize pepper spray-related injuries treated at United States (US) emergency departments (EDs).

Vibrator and Dildo Injuries Treated at Emergency Departments.

The purpose of this study was to examine vibrator and dildo injuries in the US. During 2000-2019, a national estimate of 18,547 vibrator and 6,468 dildo injuries were treated at US emergency departments; 35.4% of the vibrator and 35.

Rodeo-Related Injuries Among Adolescents Treated at Emergency Departments.

Background: Rodeo is an extreme sport involving powerful forces created by large animals.

Objective: The objective of this study was to characterize rodeo-related injuries among adolescents treated at United States emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Cases were rodeo-related injuries among patients ages 13-19 years reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System during 2000-2019.

Penis Ring Injuries Treated at Emergency Departments.

The purpose of this study was to determine the pattern of penis ring-related injuries in the US. During 2000-2019, 162 penis ring-related injuries (for a national estimate of 6,344 such injuries) were treated at US emergency departments (EDs). Of the estimated injuries, 32.

Characteristics of ocular nail glue exposures reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System during 2000-2019.

Introduction: Nail glue often consists of a mixture of alcohol, cyanoacrylate, or photo-bonded methacrylate. Ocular exposures to nail glue may result in potentially serious clinical effects, and patients may be treated at healthcare facilities. The objective of this study was to characterize ocular nail glue exposures treated at United States emergency departments.

Cricket-related injuries treated in United States emergency departments.

Background: Cricket is a popular spectator sport played all over the globe, including in the United States (US). However, most of the literature on cricket-related injuries is from outside the US. This study described cricket-related injuries treated at US emergency departments (EDs).

Nitrous oxide misuse reported to two United States data systems during 2000-2019.

Nitrous oxide may be misused due to its euphoric, dissociative, and hallucinogenic effects. Nitrous oxide misuse has been reported to be increasing. The objective of this study is to describe nitrous oxide misuse reported to two United States (US) data systems.

Water polo-related injuries among adolescents and young adults treated at emergency departments.

Objectives: Water polo is a physically demanding contact sport involving swimming, overhead throwing, and wrestling/defending that can result in acute injuries. The objective of this study was to characterize water polo-related injuries among adolescents and young adults treated at United States (US) emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Cases were water polo-related injuries among patients age 13-25 years reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) during 2000-2019.

Dog leash-related injuries treated at emergency departments.

Background: Although dog ownership may provide health benefits, interactions with dogs and their leashes can result in injuries. The intent of this study was to describe dog leash-related injuries treated at United States (US) emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Cases were dog leash-related injuries during 2001-2018 reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), from which national estimates of dog leash-related injuries treated at US EDs were calculated.

Pediatric Lamp Oil Injuries Treated in US Emergency Departments.

Objective: Ingestion and aspiration of lamp oil may result in serious adverse effects and even death. The objective of this study was to describe pediatric lamp oil-related injuries treated at US emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Cases were lamp oil-related injuries among patients aged 0 to 5 years reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System during 2001-2018.

Hallucinogenic mushroom misuse reported to Texas poison centers.

Background: Hallucinogenic mushrooms are fungi that contain the substance psilocybin. When ingested, psilocybin can induce hallucinations, euphoria, and alterations in the perception of space and time. Ingestion of hallucinogenic mushrooms may result in adverse effects.

Melia Azedarach Ingestions Reported to Texas Poison Centers.

Background: Melia azedarach, also known as the chinaberry tree, is native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia but has become an invasive species in the United States. M. azedarach contains limonoid tetranotriterpenes, found in highest concentrations in its berries.

Hurricane Shutter-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments.

Objectives: Injuries may occur when putting up and taking down hurricane (storm) shutters. This study described hurricane shutter-related injuries managed at emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Hurricane shutter-related injuries were identified through the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), a database of consumer product-related injuries collected from the EDs of approximately 100 United States hospitals.

Pickleball-Related Injuries Treated in Emergency Departments.

Background: Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines many of the elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. It is reported to be one of the faster growing sports in the United States and is popular among older adults. There is limited published information on pickleball-related injuries.

Dodgeball-related injuries treated at emergency departments.

Background: There is little published information on injuries from playing dodgeball. This investigation described dodgeball-related injuries among children and adults managed at emergency departments (EDs).

Methods: Cases were dodgeball-related injuries reported to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) during 2001-2018.

Cycas revoluta (sago cycad) exposures reported to Texas poison centers.

Background: Cycas revoluta (sago cycad or palm) is a popular ornamental plant in the United States. All parts of the plant contain toxins such cycasin and beta-methylamino-l-alanine, the ingestion of which can be harmful to humans and animals. The objective of this study was to characterize C.

exposures reported to Texas poison centers.

, commonly known as pencil cactus, is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family that produces a milky, white latex substance that can cause local irritation if ingested or comes in contact with the skin or eyes. This study characterized exposures reported to a large, statewide poison center network. Cases were exposures reported to the Texas Poison Center Network (TPCN) during 2000-2018.

Computer and electronic duster spray inhalation (huffing) injuries managed at emergency departments.

: Computer and electronic duster sprays contain halogenated hydrocarbon gases. Intentional inhalation of computer and electronic duster sprays to induce intoxication, also known as huffing, may cause serious adverse effects and even death.: Describe computer and electronic duster spray inhalation-related injuries managed at United States (US) emergency departments (EDs).