Chemical burns. A ten-year experience.
A ten-year experience with 83 chemical burns is reported. With the exception of phenol burns and lithium burns, immediate copious water irrigation is recommended at the scene of the injury. Specific additional measures for certain chemicals are discussed.
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Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation