Early Escharotomy of the Hand and Forearm in Electrical Burn: A Case Report

Author: Sung Won JUNG ¹ ; Hyun Been KIM ; Kyung-Tak YOO
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1. Department of Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery, Hanil General Hospital, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:CASE REPORT
From:Journal of Korean Burn Society 2022;25(2):75-83
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:English
Abstract: Deep electrical burn on the hand and forearm causes ischemic tissue damage due to increased compartment pressure by tight eschars. Early detection of ischemia and prompt release of eschars are necessary for prevention of ischemic tissue damage. Early escharotomy is a useful decompressive therapy for prevention of ischemia of the distal upper extremity.