Cryogenic burns from aerosol sprays: a report of two cases and review of the literature.
Cryogenic burns are uncommon. We present two patients who presented to a Regional Burns Unit on consecutive days with almost identical burn injuries caused by exposure to a unique source of sub-zero temperature, the spray from an aerosol deodorant. The clinical features and management of the cases are outlined, and we discuss the mechanism of a cryogenic burn.
Camp
David F
DF
Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL, UK. d.camp@ntlworld.com
Ateaque
Asif
A
Dickson
William A
WA
D000293:Adolescent; D000336:Aerosols / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy*; D003080:Cold Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005615:Freezing; D006801:Humans; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D014945:Wound Healing
D000336:Aerosols