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  • Trauma Surgery
  • Occupational Health
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • High-pressure injection injuries are severe traumas often underestimated.
  • They frequently occur in industrial settings, affecting young male workers handling chemicals.
  • Potential complications include soft tissue damage, ischemia, infection, and amputation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the outcomes of high-pressure hand injection injuries.
  • To emphasize the importance of early recognition and intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective evaluation of seven male patients with high-pressure hand injection injuries.
  • Immediate debridement and broad-spectrum antibiotics were administered.
  • Follow-up assessed recovery and functional outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Most patients required multiple debridements; two developed infections, one had compartment syndrome.
  • Foreign bodies were confirmed by X-ray in all cases.
  • Aggressive early debridement reduced infection and preserved function, though some experienced prolonged recovery.

Conclusions:

  • High-pressure injection injuries necessitate rapid recognition and management.
  • Early, thorough debridement is essential to minimize risks of infection, necrosis, and amputation.
  • Educating emergency physicians on early intervention is vital for optimal patient outcomes.