Sarfraz Ahmad, Kamran Hamid, Faisal Shabir, Ansar Latif.
Pattern of Fodder Cutting Machine Injuries in Sialkot Region.
Pak J Med Health Sci Jan ;12(4):1368-70.

Aim: To study the Pattern of Fodder cutting Machine Injuries in Sialkot Region. Study Design: Observational retrospective study. Duration of study: August 2015- August 2018. Methods: 196 patients of Fodder cutting Machine Injuries were included in this study 129 (65.8%) male and 71 (36.2%) females. A Performa was designed to record demography data and management. An inform consent of each patient was taken. The permission of ethical committee of the institute was also taken. The data was analyzed for results by SSP Results: There were 12 (6.1%) male and 17 (8.6%) female patients between the ages of 1-10 years. between The ages 11-20 years there were 23 (11.7%) male and 10 (5.1%) female patients of fodder cutting machine injuries were seen. Between the ages of 21-30 years 20 (0.20%) male and 14( 7.14%) female patients, between the ages of 31-40 years 26(13.26%) male and 12 (6.12%) female patients, between the ages of 41-50 years 3- (15.30%) male and 3(1.53%) female patients , between the ages of 51-60 years 10 (5.1%) male and 6 (3.06%) female patients, between the ages of 61 to 70 years 7(3.5%) male and 2 (1.02%) female patients, between the ages of 71 and above years 1(0.51%) male and 3(1.53%) female patients of fodder cutting machine injuries were seen. Conclusion : Commonly identifiable factors include lack of training, type of fodder cutting machine, operator’s age and state of mind. Prevention of fodder cutting machine injuries is only option to prevent loss of life and prevent disability in young and productive age group. Modification of machinery design by shielding the fodder cutting blades. Addition of fodder feeding tunnel will prevent direct contact with blades and decrease chances of injury. Prohibiting untrained users will also decrease number of injuries in elderly and children. Awareness campaign directed at its proper use should be started in rural areas. Key w ords: Fodder cutting machine, Site of Injuries, Age and gender.

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