Publications by authors named "Cesar Fortuna"
J Educ Teach Emerg Med
July 2022
Article Synopsis
- High-pressure injection injuries to the hand can be serious, leading to complications like infection and limb loss, even if the initial injury seems minor.
- A case report describes a 53-year-old man who suffered a small laceration while using a pressure washer, showing no signs of infection but presenting with significant swelling and air pockets in the tissue.
- The case emphasizes the importance of treating these injuries as emergencies, as they can be overlooked without thorough examination and proper diagnostic procedures.
