T70: Effects of air pressure and water pressure

T70.4: Effects of high-pressure fluids

Certain liquids are stored in a container under high pressure. If liquid escapes it can penetrate the body and spread due to the high pressure. The affected area may be red, swollen, or painful, for example. Scars may also form.

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