The Open Allergy Journal

2013, 6 : 18-21
Published online 2013 May 17. DOI: 10.2174/1874838420130508001
Publisher ID: TOALLJ-6-18

Adrenaline Autoinjector Needle Interlocking in the Thumb Due to Improper Injection

Schmid M , Weidenhoffer I , Udvardi A , Lomoschitz K , Volc-Platzer B and Wöhrl S
Department of Dermatology, Donauspital, Vienna, Austria.

ABSTRACT

Herein, a case of improper epinephrine autoinjector injection into the thumb involving deep connective tissue and bone is reported. We additionally review knowledge, skills and habits of a cohort of autoinjector users of a hospitalbased dermatologic outpatient clinic.

Keywords:

Epinephrine autoinjector, digital ischemia, application error.