2023年8月7日 · Mechanisms of nail gun injury include direct penetration , shrapnel wounds from exploding cartridges, and high-pressure injection injuries from the compressed air used to activate the gun. When nail projectiles penetrate human tissues, the kinetic energy transfers from the object to surrounding tissues, resulting in shock waves that form ...

Nail gun injuries are usually puncture wounds on the hands and fingers, but sometimes they cause more serious injuries. Nail guns injuries are common among construction workers. Nail guns, which have replaced hammers in wood-frame construction, cause an estimated 37,000 emergency department visits each year.

In the case of nail guns, healthcare providers must understand and educate patients on the prevention mechanics of nail-gun injuries, be aware of the appropriate evaluation and indications for surgical management versus nonsurgical management, and recognize potential pitfalls in treatment choice.

Although nail gun injuries have been reported to occur at various sites throughout the body, they most commonly affect the hand. These injuries have been fairly common since the industrial nail gun was introduced in 1959, and they usually result from accidental discharge or improper handling of the tool.

2007年4月12日 · Wounds requiring hospitalization included embedded nails in the trunk, head, joints, or bones; fractures from nail penetration; and infected puncture wounds. Most persons with nail-gun injuries were not hospitalized; 12,600 (94%) consumers and 26,900 (94%) workers were treated and released from EDs in 2005.

Nail gun injuries, common in the construction industry, are usually puncture wounds on the hands and fingers, but sometimes they result in more serious injuries. Diagnosis is clinical; evaluation requires x-rays. Treatment is surgical.

2023年12月19日 · Puncture wounds to the hands and fingers are most common, but more serious injuries and deaths occur using nail guns. All nail guns have the potential to cause serious injury. Using a nail gun with a bump or automatic trigger (also known as contact trip trigger) can cause unintended nail discharge.

Nail gun injuries, common in the construction industry, are usually puncture wounds on the hands and fingers, but sometimes they result in more serious injuries. Diagnosis is clinical; evaluation requires x-rays. Treatment is surgical.

2018年8月26日 · Common work-related puncture wounds include stepping on a nail or being injured by a nail gun. Treatment The Mayo Clinic recommends following these treatment tips in the event you or a co-worker suffers a puncture wound: Make sure your hands are clean. Clean hands help prevent infections. Try to stop the bleeding by gently applying pressure . . .

2012年3月29日 · Train on safe operating procedures, proper body placement and correct PPE use, including safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection. Permit only trained and experienced workers to operate pneumatic nailing and stapling tools. Inspect tools before connecting to the air supply: NEVER use defective tools.