High pressure industrial steam washer injury resulting in digital amputation.
High pressure washers are increasingly used to clean industrial machinery. We report a case of severe full skin thickness burn resulting from momentary exposure to the jet of steam.
Ray
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SA
Surgical Unit, Royal Hampshire County Hosptial, Winchester, UK.
Rainsbury
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RM
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005528:Foot / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects; D013227:Steam / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014034:Toes / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*
D013227:Steam