RACS Post Op Podcast

The dramatic rise in DIY power saw and angle grinder injuries – 5 year audit


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The dangers of power tools such as angle grinders and circular saws being used around the home has been highlighted by a recent 5-year audit of patient admissions. The audit, conducted by plastic surgery service registrar Dr Edward Gibson, reveals a dramatic increase in the number of patients presenting with trauma – sometimes significant, sometimes causing lasting disability. So what did the audit reveal, who’s at most risk and is there a solution? Dr Gibson discusses the study in this week’s Post Op Podcast.
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