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Catastrophic injuries

Anna Kelsey-Sugg

What are 'catastrophic injuries'? Why it is important to manage them well in the workplace, and how this can be done.

What are ‘catastrophic injuries’? Why is so important to manage them well in the workplace, and how can it be done? ‘Catastrophic injuries’ are given this name due to the impact they have on the lives of those who experience them. They include brain injury, acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, accidental amputation, severe burns and multiple traumas. At the US Bureau of Workers’ Compensation 7th Annual...

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Published 02 October, 2008 | Updated 14 January, 2009