Safety 2010 Proceedings

567 Understanding High-Pressure Injection Injuries

Instructor: Paul E. Sullivan, Jr., CSP, OHST, CHST, NREMT-P, Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc., Baltimore, MD

Description: Puncture wounds caused by the injection of a substance under high-pressure into the skin are serious injuries. Most high-pressure injection injuries affect the hands and fingers. These injuries are often at high risk for possible amputation. Learn about the dangers associated with high-pressure injection injuries.

Level: I