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Published on: May 13, 2020
High-pressure injection hand injury: What lies beneath?
Paul A Willette1, Emily Barker
1Paul A. Willette is an attending physician in emergency medicine at Doctors Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, and a clinical professor of emergency medicine at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. Emily Barker practices in emergency medicine at Doctors Hospital. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
Abstract:
High-pressure injection injuries are true emergencies that require prompt treatment to avoid devastating complications. This article describes the presentation and management of these injuries and provides clear and concise recommendations for intervention by the ED clinician.
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