An unusual complication following unconventional use of high pressure injector

High pressure injection injuries most commonly occur in industrial accidents. In accident due to high pressure gun injuries, the nature of injected materials, the degree of toxicity, and the amount injected will affect the clinical outcome. Early vigorous treatment is essential to reduce morbidity....

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Published in:	Hong Kong journal of emergency medicine Vol. 20; no. 2; pp. 115 - 117
Main Authors:	Eroglu, SE, Tezel, S, Salcin, E, Denizbasi, A, Onur, O, Ozpolat, C, Demir, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London, England SAGE Publications 01-03-2013
Subjects:	Hand Hand injuries Health aspects industrial accident Industrial accidents jet injections subcutaneous emphysema Treatment Wounds and injuries industrial accident jet injections Hand injuries subcutaneous emphysema
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Summary:	High pressure injection injuries most commonly occur in industrial accidents. In accident due to high pressure gun injuries, the nature of injected materials, the degree of toxicity, and the amount injected will affect the clinical outcome. Early vigorous treatment is essential to reduce morbidity. We reported a case of hand injuries due to inadvertent use of a high pressure injector device for haemostasis. 46-year-old male technician tried to stop bleeding from his injured hand by directing air jet from a high pressure injector to the wound resulting in significant subcutaneous emphysema. Adequate training and knowledge on occupational safety should be reinforced to avoid similar accidents.
Bibliography:	Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol. 20, No. 2, Mar 2013: 115-117 HKJEM_c.jpg
ISSN:	1024-9079 2309-5407
DOI:	10.1177/102490791302000208