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High-Pressure Injection Injury

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High-pressure injection injuries, which occur when foreign material is accidentally injected into the skin ​​via high-pressure industrial equipment, may resemble nothing more than a pin-sized hole. However, despite their inconspicuous appearance, these injuries are a surgical emergency at best - and cause for amputation at worst.

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High-pressure injection injuries, also known as hydraulic/fluid injection injuries, are puncture wounds caused by accidental injection of foreign material into the skin at high pressure. These injuries typically occur in occupational settings where high-pressure industrial equipment is used for tasks such as inoculating animals, painting, lubricating, greasing and cleaning. High-pressure injection injuries are emergencies and must be managed and treated as soon as possible

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