title: Treating cement burns in the emergency department.
abstract: Use of cement is widespread in the UK and warnings about burns caused by contact with the material are usually printed on bags and delivery dockets. Nevertheless, about 2 per cent of people admitted to burns units have injuries, many serious, caused by prolonged contact with wet cement. This article explores the pathophysiology of cement burns, and outlines the best forms of treatment and prevention.
authors.affiliation: Redlands Hospital, Queensland, Australia. anthony_summers@health.qld.gov.au
authors.forename: Anthony
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Summers
mesh_terms: D000468:Alkalies / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D003252:Construction Materials / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000209:etiology* / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners
chemical_list: D000468:Alkalies