Diathermy and alcohol skin preparations - a potential disastrous mix.
Disinfectant solutions with high concentrations of alcohol are used in many operating theatres as skin preparation. We present two cases of burns as a result of accidental ignition of the solution and list precautionary measures for the use of these solutions.
Division of Plastic Surgery, National University Hospital, 5, Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119074, Singapore.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000628:therapy; D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000328:Adult; D000438:Alcohols / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000032:analysis; D001365:Axilla; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology*; D003972:Diathermy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis; D005260:Female; D005390:Fires / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D016496:Incontinence Pads; D010502:Perineum; D018570:Risk Assessment
D000438:Alcohols; D004202:Disinfectants