Thermal Burn Injury from a Wedding Ring: An Unusual Case.

We describe a case of a thermal wedding ring injury sustained during a welding accident. It is critical to understand the 3 zones of burn injuries when managing these infrequent cases. Furthermore, the dynamic progression that ensues a thermal burn will directly affect outcome. A case is presented along with a graduated approach to the management of such injuries.
Source: Journal of the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research