A model rocket in flight can be a potentially lethal missile.
Risk factors for someone being struck by a model rocket:
(1) novice rocketeer
(2) model rocket conference
(3) intoxication
(4) fooling around
(5) pointing the rocket at someone
Risk factors for injury after being struck by a model rocket:
(1) velocity at the time of impact
(2) nature of leading edge of rocket (metallic, pointed, etc)
(3) body area struck
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Specialty: Emergency Medicine
