Burns from a dust explosion.
Two cases of burn injury following a dust explosion are presented. It is important to (1) rule out other serious injuries and (2) continuously reassess the patient for respiratory injury. The mechanism of dust explosions is described and preventative measures are discussed.
Beausang
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Cork Regional Hospital, Ireland.
Herbert
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D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000209:etiology; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002617:Chemical Industry; D005107:Explosions; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology; D012151:Resuscitation; D016038:Skin Transplantation