Digital high-pressure injection injury: the importance of early recognition and treatment. (19th February 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sarwar, Umran; Javed, Muhammad; Rahman, Shakeel; Wright, Thomas C
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-02-19
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-203206
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : High-pressure injection (HPI) injuries are an uncommon mechanism of trauma. The clinical effects of the HPI injury depend upon a number of variables including the pressures involved, chemical toxicity, quantity of material injected and its temperature. Evidence within the literature has shown that delay in identifying and treating such injuries can lead to devastating consequences. We describe one such case of a HPI injury involving engine oil to a digit. In addition, we review the clinical course, pathophysiology and management of such injuries.