Abstract
Background
High-pressure injection injury is an uncommon but potentially limb-threatening presentation
that in many cases should be treated as a surgical emergency.
Case Report
We present a 46-year-old patient with a high-pressure injection injury from SCUBA
equipment who developed pneumomediastinum.
Why Should an Emergency Physician Be Aware of This?
High-pressure injection injuries are rare and may have significant morbidity. Injection
injuries from air are uncommon, may be managed differently than injection with other
materials, and may be associated with unique complications.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: May 12, 2022
Accepted:
May 9,
2022
Received in revised form:
April 6,
2022
Received:
February 3,
2022
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