A Fundamental Micro Scale Study of the Roles of Associated Gas Content and Different Classes of Hydrocarbons on the Dominant Oil Recovery Mechanism by CWI.

Various studies demonstrated new gaseous phase formation and oil swelling and viscosity reduction are the oil recovery mechanisms by carbonated water injection (CWI) with new gaseous phase formation being the major recovery mechanism for live oil systems. However, none of the previous studies investigated the influences of dissolved gas content of the oil and oil composition, on the new gaseous phase. This study attempts to provide insights on this area.

Early coverage of upper extremity electrical injury wounds.

Background: An appropriate and well-timed surgery has great impact on a patient's treatment and can prevent further damage to partially injured structures which if untreated will be lost leading to severe disability. In the present study we report our experience with early coverage of electrically injured upper extremity vital structures with encouraging results.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of early flap coverage (less than two weeks) after electrical injury in the induced wounds of upper extremity.