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A wedge technique for digital entrapment: a case report of releasing a finger stuck in a wooden hole

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A finger-in-hole entrapment requires prompt, safe release to prevent vascular congestion or edema, which leads to poor perfusion or limb compression. Herein, we describe a novel, safe, and painless wedge technique for release of the entrapped finger from a wooden hole, using a flathead screwdriver and without the use of procedural sedation and analgesia. This case report will prepare emergency physicians or pediatricians who provide care for patients presenting with this type of entrapment, thereby avoiding the complications of invasive or less comfortable releasing techniques.

Source: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Journal

DOI: 10.22470/pemj.2025.01298

Authors: Peter S. Kieffer, Fiyin Soluade

Institution: SIU Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Foreign Body Medical Cases

Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $200