[Severe ocular burns by calcium carbide in a speleologist: a case report].
A case of severe ocular burns in an amateur speleologist is reported. The explosion of his acetylene lamp caused the projection of calcium carbide particles, which induced burning of the cornea and conjunctiva in both eyes. He slowly recovered in several months. The pathophysiology of the burns, linked to the in situ production of lime, and their management are discussed.
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Unité de toxicovigilance, centre antipoison, Hôpital E. Herriot, 69437 Lyon Cedex 03.
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D000114:Acetylene / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000468:Alkalies; D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001753:Blast Injuries; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D003228:Conjunctiva / Q000293:injuries; D065306:Corneal Injuries; D005126:Eye Burns / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006686:Hobbies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009184:Mydriatics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010087:Oxides; D013997:Time Factors; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000468:Alkalies; D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D017610:Calcium Compounds; D009184:Mydriatics; D010087:Oxides; C006873:calcium carbide; C016538:lime; D000114:Acetylene
Brûlures oculaires sévères par le carbure de calcium chez un spéléologue amateur.