35 yo male. chief complaint of a laceration to axillary regi | Figure 1
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35 yo male. chief complaint of a laceration to axillary region after falling from a motorized fishing boat that ran over chest and legs. Patient was pulled from water and transported to local hospital. all vitals were in stable range. Patient walked to ambulance. I was originally concerned of penetration to chest wall and water from the lake in wound. Patient was taken to OR STAT. No penetration to thoracic cavity per follow up with surgeon.
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