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P L de Vena Franks1, N J Lightfoot1
1Counties Manukau Health Middlemore Hospital Auckland New Zealand.
Abstract:
We describe an unusual work-related mallet finger injury sustained by an anaesthetist at the time of induction of anaesthesia. Although injuries in healthcare workers are common, they are rarely described in the literature, and this is the first time that such an injury has been described in this setting. The injury was managed non-surgically and after a significant time away from clinical duties, the anaesthetist made a good recovery and returned to clinical work. Potential contributing factors and preventative strategies are discussed in order to help anaesthetists avoid similar injuries occurring in future.
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