Citation

Kutarski PW. Injury 1989; 20(2): 87-91.

Affiliation

Queen Elizabeth Military Hospital, Woolwich.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2687175

Abstract

Seven cases of injury from an outboard motor propeller are reported and the literature reviewed. The injuries are uncommon, but appear to have a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Wound contamination at the time of injury is discussed. These wounds are best treated by excision of dead tissue and delayed primary suture plus antibiotics, which should include cover against the Vibrionaceae.