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PubMed2002

High-pressure water injection injury: emergency presentation and management.

Presentations of high-pressure water blaster injuries to the emergency department are varied. Though these injuries are sometimes described as a 'benign variant' of high-pressure injection injuries, external appearances can be deceptive. These injuries can produce an unexpected pattern of severe internal injury and infectious complications. Such injuries are surgical emergencies and must be evaluated quickly and thoroughly in the emergency department. We review the current literature of these injuries and present the first reported case involving a forearm injury.

Accidents, Occupational↗
PubMed1992

Severe electric injuries of the hand and forearm.

Electrical injuries of the upper limb produce major destruction of tissue mainly affecting the forearm, since the hand is usually the site of entry of current. Limb salvage, if it is to be successful, requires the rapid institution of a number of surgical procedures. Vein grafting to restore blood supply is frequently required and just as frequently requires skin flap cover following adequate debridement. The most commonly used flap is the groin flap. Despite the progression of necrosis beneath the flap for a period of up to three weeks, healing is usually successful and it is usually possible to avoid amputation. Several surgical procedures are required as a rule. The initial surgery is followed, in order, by nerve graft, tendon transfer and skin transfer following the use of tissue expanders. Results long term, with regard to function and appearance, were judged good.

Adolescent↗
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Crush injuries to the hand and forearm.

Crush injuries to the hand and forearm from mechanical devices and heavy equipment are a frequently seen injury in heavily industrialized areas. These injuries are particularly difficult due to their unpredictability, individualized nature and often devastating results. To optimize the outcome for these patients, it is essential to educate the nursing staff on emergent as well as ongoing care, form a systemized plan of care, and recruit patient and family support. A multiskilled group effort will be required to allow the patient with crushed tissue to realize optimal potential and return to a functional position in society.

Adult↗
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[Treatment of high-voltage electric injuries of the hand and forearm].

Electric injuries produce deep tissue destruction and in a large number of cases involve the forearm, entering from the hand. The authors report their experience, consisting of 13 cases, with satisfying results, particularly in relation to limb salvage. Salvage procedures, avoiding the amputation and including venous grafts and use of flaps, among which the inguinal flap is mostly used, are considered. Late necrosis occurring under grafted tissues often requires further surgery, including tendon and nerve grafts and scar revisions with skin grafts or flaps.

Adolescent↗