Table 3.
Characteristics of amputation ending traumas.
| Variables | ≤6 h 5 (25%) | >6 h 15 (75%) | p-Values | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causes of Amputation | Mechanical trauma | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | n.s. |
| Chemical reaction | 3 (15%) | 4 (20%) | n.s. | |
| Compartment syndrome | 0 | 6 (30%) | ^<0.05 | |
| Ischemia and necrosis | 1(5%) | 4 (20%) | n.s. | |
| Infection | 0 | 0 | n.s. | |
| Hand Parts Amputated | 1st finger | 1 (5%) | 2 (10%) | n.s. |
| 2nd finger | 3 (15%) | 7 (35%) | n.s. | |
| 3rd finger | 1 (5%) | n.s. | ||
| 4th finger | 1 (5%) | 1 (5%) | n.s. | |
| 5th finger | 1 (5%) | n.s. | ||
| More fingers | 3 (15%) | n.s. | ||
| Injected Material | Hydraulic oil | 0 | 6 (30%) | ^<0.05 |
| Epoxy paint | 0 | 2 (10%) | n.s. | |
| Paint solvent | 3 (15%) | 1 (5%) | n.s. | |
| Industrial grease | 2 (10%) | 3 (15%) | n.s. | |
| Trichlorethylene | 0 | 1 (5%) | n.s. | |
| Glue | 0 | 1 (5%) | n.s. | |
| Epoxy stucco | 0 | 1 (5%) | n.s. | |
| Total of Amputees | 5 (25%) | 15 (75%) | ^<0.05 |
n.s.: not significant; ^ subjects treated ≤6 h versus subjects treated >6 h.