The use of dental drill in removing entrapped finger by metal ring in emergency department.
Ring removal is indicated in a number of clinical circumstances to manage or prevent tourniquet effect of the digit. A ring made from hardened metal may defy commonly known methods of removal. We reported a case of unusual difficulty in removing a ring of hardened metal composition using a dental drill. We believed the unusual circumstances of this case is likely to be repeated in some other clinical practice and this instrument is an appropriate option to consider in such cases.
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Emergency Department, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan 16150 Malaysia.
Reezal Shamsuddin
RS
Sazwan
Amri Hashim
AH
Anas
Berahim
B
Nazer
Fauzi
F
Hashairi
Abdull Wahab
AW
Shaik Farid
M Noh
MN
Abu Yazid
D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D003762:Dental Instruments; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D005383:Finger Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D055498:Jewelry / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008670:Metals
D008670:Metals