Author(s) Palao R, Monge I, Ruiz M, Barret JP, et al.

Journal Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries. Date of publication 2010 May 1;volume 36(3):295-304.

Abstract 1. Burns. 2010 May;36(3):295-304. doi: 10.1016/j.burns.2009.07.009. Epub 2009 Oct 28. Chemical burns: pathophysiology and treatment. Palao R(1), Monge I, Ruiz M, Barret JP. Author information: (1)Burn Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery and Burns, University Hospital Vall d' Hebron, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Passeig de la Vall d'hebron, Barcelona, Spain. rpalao@vhebron.net Chemical burns continue to pose a variety of dilemmas to the clinician managing such cases. Assessment of burn depth is often difficult and the decision whether to excise the wound early is not always clear-cut. In this updated review, common agents are classified and the basic principles of management and specific recommendations are examined. The complications arising from exposure to these chemicals and the supportive measures needed during treatment are also described. Copyright 2009 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved. DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2009.07.009 PMID: 19864073 [Indexed for MEDLINE]

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