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High-Pressure Injection Wounds

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Overview

Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high pressure into the skin are serious injuries. High-pressure equipment may be used for paint, paint thinner, grease, oil, fuel, or other liquid solvents. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers.

These injuries are at high risk for infection, swelling, damage to tissues under the skin, and possibly amputation. The risk of amputation increases if medical treatment is delayed for 6 hours or more.

Things that determine how severe an injection injury is include:

Get medical care right away for this type of injury, since there is a high risk for infection, swelling, and damage to tissues under the skin.


Credits for High-Pressure Injection Wounds

Current as of: July 10, 2023

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