Frostbite burns caused by liquid oxygen
- PMID: 19165095
- DOI: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e318198a769
Frostbite burns caused by liquid oxygen
Abstract
Frostbite burns are uncommon and they have various etiologies. We will present a case of rapid frostbite burn caused by liquid oxygen. The patient injured both hands from contact with liquid oxygen. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed in this case report.
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