High pressure injuries March 2018 | by EMauthor •These are serious wounds that can lead to severe tissue necrosis •They affect mainly the fingers and hands when accidental, but can affect other parts of the body •The main danger is that they look initially trivial only to cause severe damage later •All these wounds should be referred to the plastic surgery unit oThis is via Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust (Broomfield hospital). Usually a referral via TRIPS telemedicine portal is helpful, but not always necessary depending on urgency oThe dedicated imaging camera is located in the ED Nurse-in-Charge office and must be signed out oConsent the patient for image transfers Contact details for referrals |
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