Management of chemical injuries to the upper extremity

Chemical burns are interesting and challenging to treat. When the practitioner is comfortable with the pathophysiology of chemical injury and treatment based on these principles, most patients can be treated effectively with good outcome (Fig. 2). Early treatment with water irrigation, followed by d...

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Published inHand clinics Vol. 16; no. 2; p. 215
Main Authors Reilly, D A, Garner, W L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.05.2000
Subjects
Air Bags - adverse effects
Arm Injuries - therapy
Burns, Chemical - therapy
Hand Injuries - therapy
Humans
Therapeutic Irrigation
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Summary:Chemical burns are interesting and challenging to treat. When the practitioner is comfortable with the pathophysiology of chemical injury and treatment based on these principles, most patients can be treated effectively with good outcome (Fig. 2). Early treatment with water irrigation, followed by diligent wound care, will allow our patients to benefit to the maximum from our medical skills.
ISSN:0749-0712
DOI:10.1016/S0749-0712(21)00198-0