Novel Method for Removing Embedded Cactus Spines in the Emergency Department
Joint Authors
Ford, Andrew M.
Haywood, Steven T.
Gallo, Douglas R.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-04-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Injuries from cactus spines can present challenges to Emergency Medicine providers.
When the patient has mental limitations that prevent cooperation with removal, these challenges grow.
Traditional removal techniques have several drawbacks including prolonged time for complete removal and incomplete removal.
We present the case of a 22-year-old with a history of low-functioning autism and congenital motor dysfunction with a cactus spine injury to a large surface area of her chest, abdomen, and extremities.
Conscious sedation utilizing intramuscular ketamine and Operating Room (OR) hair removal mitts were utilized to quickly and effectively remove the cactus spines.
The patient had efficient, painless resolution of her injury without need for additional spine removal.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ford, Andrew M.& Haywood, Steven T.& Gallo, Douglas R.. 2019. Novel Method for Removing Embedded Cactus Spines in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135944
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ford, Andrew M.…[et al.]. Novel Method for Removing Embedded Cactus Spines in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135944
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ford, Andrew M.& Haywood, Steven T.& Gallo, Douglas R.. Novel Method for Removing Embedded Cactus Spines in the Emergency Department. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1135944
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1135944