Historically, many materials have been used in the treatment of wounds, ranging from grease-soaked bandages to what can best be described as sophisticated cloth. The treatment of wounds has traditionally been the remit of surgeons or doctors, but over the past century that remit has expanded to include nurses. Modern medicine sees a more multidisciplinary approach to care as the treatment of wo...

A series of sebacic acid esters containing mercaptobenzothiazole and dialkylenedithiocarbamate, which are potential environmentally friendly lubricating grease additives, were synthesized. The tribological properties as lubricating additives in Li-soap greases were evaluated using a 4-ball tester and SRV tester. The results show that the series of sebasic acid esters with dioctyldithiocarbamate...

An 84-year-old man presented with a high-pressure injection injury of the left thumb. The hand-held water gun involved generates less pressure than the grease and paint sprayers usually involved in these injuries. The patient was managed conservatively in the hospital with elevation, observation, and dressing changes. Surgical debridement was not required. This case points out a previously unre...

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