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Romero-Fierro D, Camacho-Cruz L, Bustamante-Torres M, Hidalgo-Bonilla S, Bucio E. Modification of cotton gauzes with poly(acrylic acid) and poly(methacrylic acid) using gamma radiation for drug loading studies. Radiat Phys Chem Oxf Engl 1993 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.radphyschem.2021.109787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Abbasi H, Dehghani A, Mohammadi AA, Ghadimi T, Keshavarzi A. The Epidemiology of Chemical Burns Among the Patients Referred to Burn Centers in Shiraz, Southern Iran, 2008-2018. Bull Emerg Trauma 2021; 9:195-200. [PMID: 34692871 PMCID: PMC8525699 DOI: 10.30476/beat.2021.90754.1261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2021] [Revised: 06/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate the prevalence of chemical burns among the patients admitted to Shiraz burn treatment centers. Methods: It is a descriptive study that was conducted on 62 patients with chemical burns who were admitted between 2008 and 2018. The patients’ records were used in the research using the census sampling process. A questionnaire with questions about age, sex, the extent of the burn, the cause of the burn, duration of hospital stay, level of education, incident location, and clinical outcome was used to collect data (survival-death). The data was analyzed by using descriptive statistical methods. Results: The prevalence of chemical burns was 1% during 2008-2018. Acid and alkali burns were accounted for 93.5% and 6.5% of burns, respectively. 77.4% of patients were male, and 22.6% were female. The mean age of patients was 27 years. The average burn percentage was 16%. 70.6% of patients were illiterate or had primary education. Burns occurred at the workplace and home in 12.9% and 66.1% of cases, respectively. Moreover, Burns occurred due to accident (61%), acid attack (29%), and self-immolation (10%). The average length of hospital stay was 20 days. One patient (1.6%) died from burns. Conclusion: The study’s findings revealed that chemical burns were more common in men than women, and the majority of chemical burns occurred at home. To minimize the occurrence of chemical burns and acid attacks, teaching methods of preventing burns is important at home and work, as well as restricting non-specialists’ access to chemicals.
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- Department of Nursing, Jahrom University of Medical Sciences, Jahrom, Iran
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- Burn and Wound Healing Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Burn Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of General Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Pham TT, Stokolosa AM, Borden PA, Hansen KD, Hong EM, Krasieva TB, Sivoraphonh RH, Moy WJ, Heidari AE, Lee LH, Kim EH, Sun CH, Jia W, Mo JH, Kim S, Hill MG, Wong BJF. Electrochemical degradation and saponification of porcine adipose tissue. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20745. [PMID: 33247200 PMCID: PMC7695738 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-76678-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Body contouring achieved via subcutaneous adipose tissue reduction has notably advanced over the past century, from suction assisted lipectomy to techniques with reduced degrees of invasiveness including laser, radiofrequency, high frequency focused ultrasound, cryolipolysis, and drug-based injection approaches. These costly techniques have focused on damaging adipocyte cell membranes, hydrolyzing triglycerides (TGs), or inducing apoptosis. Here, we present a simple, low-cost technique, termed electrochemical lipolysis (ECLL). During ECLL, saline is injected into the subcutaneous adipose tissue, followed by insertion of needle electrodes and application of an electrical potential. Electrolysis of saline creates localized pH gradients that drive adipocyte death and saponification of TGs. Using pH mapping, various optical imaging techniques, and biochemical assays, we demonstrate the ability of ECLL to induce acid and base injury, cell death, and the saponification of triglycerides in ex vivo porcine adipose tissue. We define ECLL's potential role as a minimally-invasive, ultra-low-cost technology for reducing and contouring adipose tissue, and present ECLL as a potential new application of an emerging electrochemical redox based treatment modality.
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- Tiffany T Pham
- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, 90041, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California - Irvine, 1002 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California - Irvine, 1002 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California - Irvine, 1002 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California - Irvine, 1002 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute-Korea, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si, Chungnam, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-siChungnam, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-siChungnam, 31116, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry, Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA, 90041, USA
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- Beckman Laser Institute and Medical Clinic, University of California - Irvine, Irvine, CA, 92612, USA.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Beckman Laser Institute, University of California - Irvine, 1002 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA, 92697, USA.
- Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, School of Medicine, University of California - Irvine, Orange, CA, 92868, USA.
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Aswal GS, Mohanram SK, Nair CK, Gurumurthy V, Rawat R. An esthetic modification of a nasal conformer. J Prosthet Dent 2018; 120:960-963. [PMID: 30006222 DOI: 10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 01/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Facial contractures caused by burns can collapse the nasal aperture and lead to airway obstruction. Management in such situations requires surgical and prosthetic intervention. Prosthetically, although a nasal conformer is the treatment of choice, even a well-fabricated nasal conformer may be esthetically unappealing and require an aid for enhanced retention. Expensive implant-aided conformers are not always a viable option. This article introduces a technique for fabricating a nasal conformer that is both esthetically appealing and cost-effective. The technique is illustrated by the treatment of a 12-year-old girl who presented with a history of burn injuries leading to nasal contracture that was effectively managed with this concept.
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- Gunjan S Aswal
- Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
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- Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Professor Emeritus, Department of Prosthodontics and Implantology, Vishnu Dental College, Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Associate Professor and Head of Department, Department of Dental Technology, King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Postgraduate student, Dental Public Health, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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Cardiac life support is a form of first aid for cardiac emergencies. However, research and evidence in this field is lacking compared with other forms of first aid. Having identified the common emergencies that are encountered in the hospital, based on the available evidence, we have put together what could be an evidence-based approach to the first aid management of some of these common emergencies, viz. breathlessness, chest pain, allergies, stroke, heat injury, poisoning, unconsciousness, seizures, and trauma situations such as bleeding, wounds, contusions, head injury, burns and fractures. Educating the public is the key to developing a first responder bystander. These guidelines could become the basis for training of the public.
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- Jen Heng Pek
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Sengkang Health, Singapore
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Leung BC, Burd A. A case of chemical assault in Hong Kong (case report). Int J Surg Case Rep 2015; 10:223-7. [PMID: 25898282 PMCID: PMC4430095 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2015.03.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2014] [Revised: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 03/25/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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A case report highlighting a unique protocol for the acute management of chemical burns in Hong Kong. Urgent (<48 h) shaving of chemical burns removes residual chemical load and prevents progressive continuing acid corrosion. Shaving tangentially to lacuna-like or punctate bleeding, optimally preserves healthy and viable tissues. Delay in surgical interventions had been associated with higher incidences of hypertrophic scarring and need for further reconstructive surgery. Trying to prove benefit in terms of an RCT is however ethically challenging.
Introduction This case report aims to raise awareness of the unique protocol developed in the Prince of Wales Hospital (PWH) in Hong Kong, for the acute management of acid assault burns. Chemical assaults are rare in the UK, although, previously there have been several high-profile cases in the past three decades. In Hong Kong, acid assaults are more common, and a unique strategy has been developed to deal with the immediate injury. Presentation of case This case report describes a 16-year-old girl assaulted with an acid solution by her 17-year-old ex-boyfriend. She sustained an 8% TBSA burn involving her face, upper-limbs and back. Immediate lavage was commenced at the local hospital prior to transfer to the PWH burn centre. She underwent urgent (<48 h) EUA in theatres and her burns were tangentially shaved to active bleeding. She then received 48 h of saline soaks changed two-hourly prior to definitive treatment. Discussion The conventional strategy for acid burns had been continuous lavage for two to three days, followed by delayed shaving and grafting. Outcomes were often poor with disproportionate needs for reconstructive procedures compared to thermal burns. Since introducing the new protocol three-years ago, outcomes have improved and can be quantitatively assessed in terms of decreased reconstructive needs. Conclusion The benefits of urgent reduction in chemical load is intuitively obvious, and by shaving tangentially to bleeding, vital tissue is preserved. Trying to prove benefit in terms of an RCT is however ethically challenging.
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- Plastic Surgery CT1, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK
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- Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
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Acid violence in Cambodia: the human, medical and surgical implications. Burns 2014; 40:1799-804. [PMID: 24908179 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2014.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Revised: 04/16/2014] [Accepted: 04/17/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Acid violence is the deliberate use of acid to attack another human being. Such attacks leave a terrible human, medical and surgical legacy. This study, from one of the largest cohorts of acid attack victims to date, provides insights into Cambodia's unique demographics of such attacks, as well as the human cost and necessary surgical interventions. METHODS A retrospective cohort consisting of all patients presenting to the Children's Surgical Centre, Phnom Penh with acid burns from 1 January 2000 to 1 January 2013 was identified and information retrieved from their hospital records. RESULTS 254 patients were identified. Males and females were almost equally likely to be victims of an acid attack (48.4% and 51.6% respectively). There was no significant association between victim and assailant gender (p=0.475). The face (78.0%), neck (51.5%) and chest (49.0%) were the most frequently affected body areas. The median total surface body area affected by acid burns was 7.0%. The mortality rate from acid assault was 2.0%. Patients required an average of 2.0 operations, ranging from 0 to 18. CONCLUSIONS Acid violence in Cambodia has a complex demographic which is different to many other developing countries and requires more investigation. Tougher legislation is required to reduce the incidence of these horrific crimes.
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Evaluation of biomechanical and histological properties of corrosive chemical burns. JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL INVESTIGATION 2012. [DOI: 10.1007/s40005-012-0027-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Touzopoulos P, Zarogoulidis P, Mitrakas A, Karanikas M, Milothridis P, Matthaios D, Kouroumichakis I, Proikaki S, Pavlioglou P, Katsikogiannis N, Constantinidis TC. Occupational chemical burns: a 2-year experience in the emergency department. J Multidiscip Healthc 2011; 4:349-52. [PMID: 22096339 PMCID: PMC3210074 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s25141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2011] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Chemical burn injuries are a result of exposure to acid, alkali, or organic compounds. In this retrospective study, a total of 21 patients suffering occupational chemical burns, came to the emergency room at the University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, from 2008 to 2010; 76.2% were workers, 19% were farmers, and 4.8% were desk officers. The majority of burns were due to exposure to acid (61.9%). Upper extremities were the most frequently injured area followed by the lower extremities and thorax. None of the patients needed further hospital care, but in the follow-up, four of the patients suffered keloid. Proper surgical treatment at the emergency room decreases the length of hospital stay for patients who suffer chemically induced burns.
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- Panagiotis Touzopoulos
- 1st University Surgical Department, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis
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Palao R, Monge I, Ruiz M, Barret JP. Chemical burns: pathophysiology and treatment. Burns 2009; 36:295-304. [PMID: 19864073 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2009.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 114] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2008] [Revised: 05/21/2009] [Accepted: 07/13/2009] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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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.
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- R Palao
- 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.
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Flammiger A, Maibach H. Sulfuric Acid Burns (Corrosion and Acute Irritation): Evidence-Based Overview to Management. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2008; 25:55-61. [PMID: 16702054 DOI: 10.1080/15569520500536634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Concentrated sulfuric acid causes severe skin injury. To prevent skin destruction, efficient early treatment is of utmost importance. However, regimens suggested in the literature are not always supported by experimental data. Further studies are needed. To improve early management of sulfuric acid burns, future experiments need careful extrapolation between animal skin and human skin. The benefit of water, neutralizer, or alternative agents has to be established by precisely defining acid concentration and time of exposure.
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- Anna Flammiger
- Department of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California 94143-0989, USA.
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Segal EB. First aid for skin/eye decontamination: Are the present practices effective? ACS CHEMICAL HEALTH & SAFETY 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jchas.2007.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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A prospective, randomized, blind comparison between saline, calcium gluconate and diphoterine for washing skin acid injuries in rats: effects on substance P and β-endorphin release. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2004. [DOI: 10.1097/00003643-200405000-00007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Mannan A, Ghani S, Sen SL, Clarke A, Butler PEM. The Problem of Acid Violence in Bangladesh. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/s1743-9191(06)60025-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the patients admitted to Prince of Wales Hospital Burns Unit, Hong Kong between September 1991 and August 2001 following chemical assault. A total of 2319 burns were admitted during the study period of which 19 had been subjected to chemical assault. All victims sustained a burn injury to the head and neck area and 47% of victims' eyes were burnt. A total of 84% required surgical intervention. Where a reason for the attack was admitted most were due to relationship difficulties. This study has defined the victims of chemical assault in Hong Kong. At a time when the overall number of assaults in Hong Kong is at its lowest level for 5 years it is of concern that there appears to have been a recent increase in the number of chemical assaults in Hong Kong.
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- R C Young
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, New Territories, Shatin, Hong Kong
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The authors reviewed the domestic chemical injury experience in two major government hospitals in Saudi Arabia to determine the most common causative agents and the circumstances of the injury in order to give recommendations for their prevention and reduction of their morbidity. A total of 59 cases were included. The mean age was 25 years and the male to female ratio was 3:1. Alkali drain cleaners were the major cause of chemical burns in the series and this was seen in 75% of the total study population. The remaining 25% of cases resulted from concentrated sulfuric acid, car battery acid and topical application of medical herbs by non-professionals. Unfortunately, immediate water lavage was not done in the majority of alkali and acid burns and hence skin grafting was required in most patients. It was concluded that efforts for prevention of chemical burns in Saudi Arabia should be directed towards education of the population regarding the proper use of alkali cleaners for clogged drains. These cleaners and battery acid containers should also be kept in a safe place away from the reach of children. Furthermore, a warning to the public regarding the non-professional use of medical herbs should be given. Finally, increased awareness among the Saudi population as to the need for prompt water irrigation of chemical burns should help reduce the morbidity from these injuries.
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- J Pitkanen
- King Fahad National Guard Hospital and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, P.O. Box 18097, 11415, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Although there is increasing interest in "alternative medicine," including nontraditional and homeopathic remedies, all around the world, they are not always safe and beneficial and may have adverse effects. We report a chemical burn caused by vinegar applied topically to lower body temperature in a febrile newborn and discuss briefly chemical skin burns caused by organic acids.
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- A Korkmaz
- University of Hacettepe, Ihsan Doğramaci Children's Hospital, Neonatology Unit, Ankara, Turkey
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Experimental burn models are always needed, being essential for burn research. In the present study, we describe a standard Fischer F-344 rat burn model, in which burns are produced with a heated brass bar. The animals were anesthetized with ketamine (90 mg/kg). After the burns, they were resuscitated with saline. Burns ranging from 26% to 30% of total body surface area resulted in a 62.5 % mortality rate after 25 days. This model is an additional option for those interested in burn research.
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