Negative g-Force Ocular Trauma Caused by a Rapidly Spinning Carousel
We present a case of a 10-year-old boy who presented with bilateral diffuse subconjunctival hemorrhages after spinning rapidly on a carousel attached to an electrical scooter. We present his clinical course and discuss the physics and pathophysiology of this unique mechanism of ocular trauma.
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2013-10-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Ophthalmology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/355416 |