[Frostbite due to recreational nitrous oxide use]. / Bevriezingswonden door recreatief lachgasgebruik.
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1642020 04 16.
Article
in Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-32395947
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
There is a new type of injury that is observed increasingly often frostbite of the thighs that has occurred as result of holding a cylinder containing nitrous oxide in position between the legs during recreational use of said substance. Because skin symptoms are often mild in the first few days after the event, the severity of the injury is often not recognized. However, patients can suffer serious scarring from this type of injury. CASE DESCRIPTION We present two cases involving young patients who were referred to the burns unit with lesions sustained through nitrous oxide use. Upon inspection we observed deep frostbite wounds, which necessitated operative treatment. The patients had to undergo multiple operations and remained under our care for management of their scars.CONCLUSION:
It is important to recognize this injury and to consult one of the burns units to treat these patients in a timeline and appropriate manner.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Thigh
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Wounds and Injuries
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Frostbite
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Nitrous Oxide
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Screening_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Nl
Journal:
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article