I burned myself with liquid nitrogen and my fingertip is purple. What to do?

30-year-old woman5 years ago

I wore gloves and had tongs because I was handling bovine semen for work. I went to the emergency room but after waiting 4 hours, I left.

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Alexandre Chagnon · 5 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

You definitely need to reconsult. Indeed, we will want to see if a skin debridement will be necessary in your situation to ensure that your finger will remain healthy.

I highly recommend that you consult today.

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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