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Ul Ain N, Bhatti DS, Mehmood M, Khan H. Exploring the Demographic and Social Correlates of Burn Injuries: A Comprehensive Study From a Regional Burn Center in Pakistan. Cureus 2024; 16:e59619. [PMID: 38832197 PMCID: PMC11145362 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.59619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Burn injuries pose significant challenges to both patients and healthcare systems globally. This retrospective observational study, conducted at the burn center in a tertiary care hospital in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, aimed to delineate the patterns of burn injuries and correlate them with demographic and clinical presentations. A total of 99 patients were included, with 54 males and 45 females, ranging in age from three months to 70 years. Flame burns were the most common type (n=69), with the majority being accidental (n=87). Limbs were the most frequently affected body parts (n=32), often with lesser-degree burns (n=28). Notably, self-inflicted injuries were predominantly observed in males (n=7), while assault cases were more common in females (n=4). Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between the degree of burn and the body parts affected, as well as between the mode of injury and the affected body parts. Burn injuries due to assault or self-infliction tended to have higher morbidity rates, often resulting in fatalities. Additionally, the cause of burn injury showed significant associations with the affected body parts, with contact and electric burns affecting limbs and chemical burns mainly affecting the head and face. These findings underscore the need for targeted burn prevention programs, emphasizing first aid education and addressing specific risk factors in high-risk groups and settings. By implementing preventive strategies and evaluating their effectiveness, the burden of burn injuries can be reduced, leading to improved patient outcomes and quality of life.
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- Nur Ul Ain
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, PostGraduate Medical Institute, Lahore, PAK
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- Surgery Department, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Surgery Department, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department, Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi, PAK
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Eftekhari H, Sadeghi M, Mobayen M, Esmailzadeh M, Feizkhah A, Lahiji MS, Taghizadeh Pourgarfami A, Toolaroud PB. Epidemiology of chemical burns: An 11-year retrospective study of 126 patients at a referral burn centre in the north of Iran. Int Wound J 2023; 20:2788-2794. [PMID: 36931904 PMCID: PMC10410324 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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The etiology and outcomes of chemical burns vary worldwide, influenced by the local population structure, industry distribution, and geographical and social environments. The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiology of chemical burns among patients referred to a burn centre in the north of Iran. A single-centre, retrospective study was conducted on patients with chemical burns between 2011 and 2021. Data collection was carried out using the hospital information system (HIS), and data collected from medical records included gender, age, marital status, occupations, burn season, place of residence, intention to burn, location of the accident, percent of total body surface area (%TBSA), the primary cause of burns, the body region of the burn, length of hospital stay (days), infection, and discharge status. The data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods and SPSS 24.0 software. Of the 10 133 burn patients treated in a burn centre in the north of Iran between 2011 and 2021, 1.2% had chemical burns. The average age of patients was 34.45 (SD = 22.16) years, and most chemical burns cases were male (70.6%, n = 89). Chemical burns occurred most frequently in patients aged 20 to 49 years (69.8%, n = 107), and most of the burns were accidental (84.9%, n = 107). The home was the most common place of chemical burn injury, accounting for 49.2% (62 cases), followed by the workplace (43.7%, n = 55), respectively. Most chemical burns occurred in the summer season (36.5%, n = 46), and acid (74.6%, n = 94) was the most common cause of chemical burns. The mean TBSA was 16.41 (SD = 15.10). The most common burn area was the lower limb (34.9%, n = 44), and the overall mortality rate was 4.8%. The average length of stay in the hospital was 6.53 (SD = 5.57) days. Community education on household safety, restricting non-specialists' access to chemical substances, and the promotion of early consultation could reduce chemical burn prevalence and improve outcomes.
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- Hojat Eftekhari
- Skin Research Center, Department of Dermatology, Razi Hospital, School of MedicineGuilan University of Medical SciencesRahtGuilanIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
- Department of Medical Physics, School of MedicineGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
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- Burn and Regenerative Medicine Research CenterGuilan University of Medical SciencesRashtIran
- Health Information Management Research CenterKashan University of Medical SciencesKashanIran
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Kyriakaki EDO, Detorakis ET, Bertsias AK, Tsakalis NG, Karageorgiou I, Chlouverakis G, Symvoulakis EK. Clinical and Social Features of Patients with Eye Injuries Admitted to a Tertiary Hospital: A Five-Year Retrospective Study from Crete, Greece. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060885. [PMID: 36981542 PMCID: PMC10048775 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/17/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Eye injuries are a major cause of visual disability worldwide and may present a burden to both quality of life of the sufferers and healthcare services. The aim of this study was to extract and triangulate information on the demographic, clinical, and social features of eye-injured adult patients admitted to a tertiary hospital in Greece. The design was a five-year retrospective study of eye-injured adult patients, admitted to the General University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete (GUHH), the single tertiary referral hospital on the island. Drawing the profile of eye-injured patients may add to future health planning. Data collected from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2019, such as sociodemographic features and clinical information, were extracted. One hundred twenty-eight patients were included. Of those, there was no available information on activity during injury for 6 patients, 78 (60.9%) had work-related ocular injuries, and 44 (34.4%) had non-work-related ocular injuries. Patients with no current formal employment, those who were retired, and formally unemployed and manual force workers had the higher rates of work-related injuries. The most common work-related injuries were closed globe injuries, specifically contusions, while ruptures and penetrating wounds were the most frequent of the open globe injuries. Within the univariate analyses, work-related eye injuries were significantly associated with male gender, middle age, and the place related to daily work activity. Determinants of poor final visual acuity (VA) were the initial VA, the type of injury (p < 0.0001), the distance of the place of residence from the hospital, and the time to hospital admission (p < 0.013). In a multivariate analysis, referred patients and those with open globe injuries arrived at hospital after a two-hour interval compared with those who were not referred and those with closed globe injuries (p ≤ 0.05). A reduction in the time to hospital admission deserves further attention. The interconnection of community and health system services through a capacity increase and networking needs further research in order to obtain targeted and viable access for eye-injured patients.
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- Elli D O Kyriakaki
- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, 71500 Heraklion, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Department of Ophthalmology, General Hospital of Ierapetra, 72200 Ierapetra, Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Biostatistics Lab, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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- Clinic of Social and Family Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, 71003 Heraklion, Greece
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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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Chen L, He X, Xian J, Liao J, Chen X, Luo Y, Wang Z, Li N. Development of a framework for managing severe burns through a 17-year retrospective analysis of burn epidemiology and outcomes. Sci Rep 2021; 11:9374. [PMID: 33931691 PMCID: PMC8087787 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-88507-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Burns are one of the most common injuries in daily life for all ages of population. This study was to investigate the epidemiology and outcomes among burn patients in one of the largest burn centers in the southwest of China. The study was performed at the Institute of Burn Research in the first affiliated with the Army Medical University (AMU). A total of 17,939 burn patients were included in this retrospective study. Information regarding burn epidemiology and outcomes in 17 years were collected, calculated and compared. The age ranged from 257 days to 95 years old. Scalding and flame were the two most common causes to burn injuries, comprising of 91.96% in total. Limbs, head/face/neck, and trunk were the most frequently occurred burn sites, with the number and the percent of 12,324 (68.70%), 7989 (44.53%), and 7771 (43.32%), respectively. The average total body surface area (TBSA) was 13.64 ± 16.83% (median 8%) with a range of 0.1–100%. A total of 874 (4.9%) patients had TBSA > 50%. The presence of a burn with an inhalation injury was confirmed in 543 patients (3.03%). The average LOS was 32.11 ± 65.72 days (median: 17 days). Eventually, the retrospective analysis resulted in the development of a burn management continuum used for developing strategies to prevent and manage severe burns. The annual number of burn injuries has kept decreasing, which was partially attributed to the increased awareness and education of burn prevention and the improved burn-preventative circumstances. However, the burn severity and the economic burden were still in a high level. And the gender difference and age difference should be considered when making individualized interventions and rehabilitative treatments.
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- Ling Chen
- Department of Emergency, The 958th Hospital of PLA, The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400020, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street No.30, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China
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- School of Nursing, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
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- Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street No.30, Shapingba District, Chongqing, 400038, People's Republic of China.
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Kyriakaki EDO, Symvoulakis EK, Chlouverakis G, Detorakis ET. Causes, occupational risk and socio-economic determinants of eye injuries: a literature review. Med Pharm Rep 2021; 94:131-144. [PMID: 34013184 PMCID: PMC8118212 DOI: 10.15386/mpr-1761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Revised: 09/28/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose This review provides literature views on ocular trauma, with emphasis on common causes of injury, occupational risk, socio-economic factors, management peculiarities and some implications on overall care approach, from prevention to treatment. Methods A literature search was performed using key words in PubMed to extract the most relevant articles on ocular injuries, from an occupational point of view. Seventeen relevant articles were included out of seventy-two. Eight relevant articles were found from the references of the articles included and were also added. The total number of articles for this systematic search analysis was twenty-five. Collected information was tabulated in the Appendix. Results Most of the included publications were original articles. Many studies were retrospective and cross-sectional with a satisfactory rate of participant recruitment when reported. Most of eye injuries occurred in the workplace. Common eye injuries were due to foreign bodies and corneal abrasions. High-risk occupations included welders, farmers, metalworkers and grinding, construction and manufacturing workers. Most of the injuries could be preventable by using suitable protective eye devices (PED) but appropriate protection is a more complex process than it appears. Conclusions Findings of this review showed that it is compulsory to inform people about the risk and consequences of eye injuries. Eye care services should be designed keeping in mind geo-epidemiologic trauma etiology patterns and local health system capacity. Issues of adherence to prevention measures remain object of knowledge dissemination, educational planning and cultural appraisal. Modernizing equipment and respecting workplace regulations are tasks that deserve continuous attention.
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- Elli DO Kyriakaki
- Department of Social Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
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- Department of Social Medicine, Biostatistics Lab, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Greece
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Anchouche S, Hall N, Bal S, Dana R, Elze T, Miller JW, Lorch AC, Yin J. Chemical and thermal ocular burns in the United States: An IRIS registry analysis. Ocul Surf 2021; 21:345-347. [PMID: 33812088 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtos.2021.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2021] [Revised: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Sonia Anchouche
- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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McInnes JA, Cleland HJ, Cameron PA, Darton A, Tracy LM, Wood FM, Singer Y, Gabbe BJ. Epidemiology of burn-related fatalities in Australia and New Zealand, 2009–2015. Burns 2019; 45:1553-1561. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2019] [Revised: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/02/2019] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Majeed S, Rahman MU, Majeed H, Rahman SU, Hayat A, Smith SD. Chemical mismanagement and skin burns among hospitalized and outpatient department patients. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS 2019; 27:817-830. [PMID: 31251122 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2019.1638142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Purpose. This article attempts to elucidate the nature of chemicals causing major and minor skin burns, and their associated characterization across different industries, using Fujian provincial hospitals' admission and outpatient department records. Materials and methods. Data were collected from the provincial hospitals of Fujian through a questionnaire, sent via email, from June 1, 2017 to November 30, 2017. The collected responses were statistically analyzed using SPSS version 19 through the interquartile range, median, Mann-Whitney U test and Fisher's exact test with two-tailed significance. Results and conclusions. The results of 306 collected responses reveal that the majority of skin burn cases are due to a lack of technical education and professional training among workers handling chemicals. This study suggests that management's effective supervision and governmental regulations may help to prevent chemical skin burns at work, and can further be controlled by hiring professional workers alongside providing training to them in chemical handling as well as using protective equipment and developing appropriate management policies to improve victims' well-being and quality of life. Findings will help workers, doctors, hospitals, industries, government and other stakeholders to understand and control chemical hazards on site to minimize the risks of chemical skin burn incidents.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Pakistan
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- Urban Policy Unit Planning and Development Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (UPU, P&DD GoKP) Civil Secretariat, Pakistan
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- College of Chemistry, Fuzhou University, China
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- University of Auckland Business School, University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Al-Busaidi AS, Al-Hashimy ZS, Haridi K, Al Bulushi MS, Elnahas AA, Faruquee SMAI, Mahmoud HA, Al Maliki FKJ, Hashish AM, Saleh AE, Shoeib FE, Al-Busaidi SS. Cutaneous drain opener burns: Report from a tertiary care burns unit. BURNS OPEN 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burnso.2019.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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McInnes JA, Cleland H, Tracy LM, Darton A, Wood FM, Perrett T, Gabbe BJ. Epidemiology of work-related burn injuries presenting to burn centres in Australia and New Zealand. Burns 2019; 45:484-493. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Wang Y, Yu X, Qian W, Zhou D, Yang T, Wang S, He W, Luo G. Epidemiologic Investigation of Chemical Burns in Southwestern China from 2005 to 2016. J Burn Care Res 2018; 39:1006-1016. [PMID: 29939259 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/iry032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The epidemiological characteristics of chemical burns vary in different regions of the world. This study aims to survey the epidemiology, outcomes, and costs of chemical burns in southwest China, to determine associated risk factors and to obtain data for developing an effective approach to prevent and treat chemical burns. This retrospective study includes 410 cases with chemical burns admitted to the Institute of Burn Research of Southwest Hospital from 2005 to 2016. Data, including demographic, etiology, outcomes, and costs, were collected and analyzed. A total of 410 cases admitted to our burn center were included. The average age of the burn patients was 38.58 ± 14.66 years. The incidence of chemical burns peaked in autumn. The most common etiology were acids. Limbs were the most common burn sites (59.51%). Average total body surface area (TBSA) was 12.37 ± 18.67%. The percentage of patients who underwent procedures and the number of procedures were significantly greater for TBSA and full-thickness burns. The mortality of chemical burns was 1.22%. The median length of stay (LOS) and cost were 21 days and 65,852 CNY, respectively. The major risk factors for cost were the number of procedures, TBSA and full-thickness burns, the major risk factors for LOS were the number of procedures and outcome. Chemical burns mainly occurred in adult males with occupational exposures to chemical agents due to inappropriate operation. Emphasis on safety education for the public and professional pre-employment training for workers should become key preventive targets to reduce the incidence of chemical burns.
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- Yangping Wang
- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Key Laboratory of Disease Proteomics of Chongqing, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University, China
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Zhang J, Ni L, Jiang X, Hu Z, Han C, Xu B, Zhang Y, Wang X. Clinical significance of urinary fluoride levels in patients with hydrofluoric acid burns. Burns 2018; 44:2074-2079. [PMID: 30170773 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2018.07.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 05/09/2018] [Accepted: 07/26/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We investigated the urinary fluoride level in patients with hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns of different severities and explored the clinical significance of these levels in the diagnosis of acute HF burn. METHODS Data from 260 patients with HF burns were collected from the Department of Burns, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, between July 2006 and June 2016. According to burn severity, patients were divided into non-poisoning, mild poisoning, moderate poisoning, and severe poisoning groups. In addition, 25 healthy controls were recruited from fluorine chemical companies. The urinary fluoride level was measured using a fluoride-selective electrode and values were compared amongst groups. The urinary fluoride level was also measured periodically after exposure to investigate dynamic changes in the moderate and severe poisoning groups. RESULTS Urinary fluoride levels were 0.32-520.0mg/L (n=260) on admission to the emergency department, and 182 patients had levels >1.7mg/L. The levels in controls and the non-poisoning group were lower than in the other two groups, and increased significantly with an increase in severity. Thirty-three patients were admitted 4h after injury; of these patients, fluoride levels were significantly higher in those with severe poisoning than in those with moderate poisoning. Levels peaked 4h after injury and then dropped and returned to normal 6days after injury. CONCLUSION Urinary fluoride level can be used for the early diagnosis of HF burns and to determine the severity of fluoride poisoning, which is crucial for early treatment.
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- Jianfen Zhang
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou 324004, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou 324004, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou 324004, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou 324004, China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Centre, 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China
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- Institute of Occupational Diseases, Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou 310013, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou 324004, China.
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Centre, 2nd Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, College of Medicine, Hangzhou 310009, China.
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Tian H, Wang L, Xie W, Shen C, Guo G, Liu J, Han C, Ren L, Liang Y, Tang Y, Wang Y, Yin M, Zhang J, Huang Y. Epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of severe burn patients: results of a retrospective multicenter study in China, 2011-2015. BURNS & TRAUMA 2018; 6:14. [PMID: 29850643 PMCID: PMC5964711 DOI: 10.1186/s41038-018-0118-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Background Severe burns injury is a serious pathology, leading to teratogenicity and significant mortality, and it also has a long-term social impact. The aim of this article is to describe the hospitalized population with severe burns injuries in eight burn centers in China between 2011 and 2015 and to suggest future preventive strategies. Methods This 5-year retrospective review included all patients with severe burns in a database at eight institutions. The data collected included gender, age, month distribution, etiology, location, presence of inhalation injury, total burn surface area, depth of the burn, the length of hospitalization, and mortality. SPSS 19.0 software was used to analyze the data. Results A total of 1126 patients were included: 803 (71.3%) male patients and 323 (28.7%) female patients. Scalds were the most common cause of burns (476, 42.27%), followed by fire (457, 40.59%). The extremities were the most frequently affected areas, followed by the trunk. The median length of hospitalization was 30 (15, 52) days. The overall mortality rate was 14.21%. Conclusions Although medical centers have devoted intensive resources to improving the survival rates of burn patients, expenditures for prevention and education programs are minimal. Our findings suggest that more attention should be paid to the importance of prevention and the reduction of injury severity. This study may contribute to the establishment of a nationwide burn database and the elaboration of strategies to prevent severe burns injury.
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- Hao Tian
- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery, the 97th Hospital of PLA, Xuzhou, , Jiangsu People's Republic of China
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- 3Department of Burns, Wuhan Third Hospital, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei People's Republic of China
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- 4The Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of People's Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- 5The Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi 330006 People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Burn Research Center of PLA, Xijin Hospital, Forth Military Medical University, Xi'an, Shaanxi 710032 People's Republic of China
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- 7Department of Burns and Wound Center, Second Affiliated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hang Zhou, Zhejiang, 310009 People's Republic of China
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- 8Department of Burn Reconstruction Surgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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- 1Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Gaotanyan Street no.29, Shapingba District, Chongqing, People's Republic of China
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Pallás I, Marcos MD, Martínez-Máñez R, Ros-Lis JV. Development of a Textile Nanocomposite as Naked Eye Indicator of the Exposition to Strong Acids. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 17:E2134. [PMID: 28926950 PMCID: PMC5620949 DOI: 10.3390/s17092134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2017] [Revised: 09/11/2017] [Accepted: 09/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chemical burns, mainly produced by acids, are a topic of concern. A new sensing material for the detection of strong acids able to be incorporated into textiles has been developed. The material is prepared by the covalent attachment of 2,2',4,4',4″-pentamethoxy triphenyl methanol to a mesoporous material which further is included in a nitro resin to obtain a colourless composite. The response of this composite to diverse acid solutions was tested showing the appearance of an intense purple colour (with a colour difference higher than 160) that can be monitored by the naked eye or could be easily digitised to feed an instrumental sensor. Reversibility and resistance to washing cycles were studied with positive results. Finally, the response of the sensing composite to acid vapours was assayed, observing a colour change similar to that found in solution.
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- Isabel Pallás
- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Instituto Interuniversitario de Investigación de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico, 46022 Valencia, Spain.
- CIBER de Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), 46022 Valencia, Spain.
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- Departamento de Química Inorgánica, Universitat de València, Doctor Moliner 50, Burjassot, 46100 Valencia, Spain.
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This article reviews the unique challenges presented by chemical, electrical, and radiation injuries. The authors discuss pathophysiology and diagnosis of these injuries and provide recommendations for management.
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- Duke University School of Medicine, 8 Duke University Medical Center Greenspace, Durham, NC 27703, USA
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Michigan School of Medicine, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA.
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Li H, Yao Z, Tan J, Zhou J, Li Y, Wu J, Luo G. Epidemiology and outcome analysis of 6325 burn patients: a five-year retrospective study in a major burn center in Southwest China. Sci Rep 2017; 7:46066. [PMID: 28383066 PMCID: PMC5382583 DOI: 10.1038/srep46066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 03/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Burns are a major cause of injury worldwide. We investigated the epidemiology and outcomes of burn patients in a major burn center in southwest China between 2011 and 2015 to provide guidance for burn prevention. Of the 6,325 included burn patients, 66.8% were male and 34.7% were 0 ~ 6 years old. The incidence of burns peaked in autumn. Scald was the most common cause of burns, which was predominant in patients aged 0 ~ 6 years. The mean total body surface area (TBSA) of burns was 13.4%, and patients with burns ≤10% TBSA comprised 64.1% of all cases. Patients with full-thickness burns accounted for 40.1% of all patients and 81.0% of operated patients; these burns were primarily caused by flame (34.8%), scald (21.0%), and electricity (20.4%). Fifty-six deaths occurred (mortality 0.9%), and risk factors included full-thickness burns, larger TBSA and older age. The median length of stay was 17 days, and major risk factors included more operations, better outcomes and larger TBSA. Our data showed that closer attention should be paid to children under 6 years old, males, incidents in autumn and scald burns to prevent burn injuries. Furthermore, individualized burn prevention and treatment measures based on related risk factors should be adopted.
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- Haisheng Li
- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
- People’s Liberation Army Hospital 59, Kaiyuan, Yunnan Province, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Institute of Burn Research, State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Southwest Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zhang Y, Zhang J, Jiang X, Ni L, Ye C, Han C, Sharma K, Wang X. Hydrofluoric acid burns in the western Zhejiang Province of China: a 10-year epidemiological study. J Occup Med Toxicol 2016; 11:55. [PMID: 27980604 PMCID: PMC5142164 DOI: 10.1186/s12995-016-0144-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2016] [Accepted: 12/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Chemical burns caused by hydrofluoric acid (HF) frequently occur in the Western Zhejiang Province. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of HF burns within this region. Methods A 10-year retrospective analysis was conducted using data from all inpatients with HF burns. These patients were treated at the Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery at our hospital between January 2004 and December 2013. Information obtained for each patient included sex, age, occupation, burn location, burn cause, and the hazard category of the chemical which caused the burn. Data regarding wound site and size, accompanying injuries, serum electrolyte levels, operations, length of hospital stay, and mortality were also assessed. Results A total of 201 patients (189 males, 12 females; average age: 38.33 ± 10.57 years) were admitted due to HF burns. Over the 10-year period, the morbidity of HF burns in the past 10 years showed a gradual increase, which paralleled the development of local fluoride industries. Most HF injuries were work related and distributed in working-age patients. Aqueous HF solutions, especially highly concentrated ones, were the most common chemical cause of HF burns. Moreover, inappropriate operation, machine problems, and inadequate protection were identified as the leading causes of HF burns in the workplace. The burn area was <5% of TBSA in more than 90% of patients, and the most common burn sites were the head, neck, and upper extremities. Approximately 17% of patients underwent surgical operation. Accompanying injuries should be detected and treated correctly in a timely manner. Lastly, electrolyte imbalances, such as hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesaemia, and hypokalaemia, occurred frequently in patients with HF exposure; however, hyperkalaemia was not encountered in this study. Conclusion Based on the epidemiological results for HF burns in this region, the related enterprises and local authorities should be encouraged to upgrade management policies and to provide necessary occupational hazard education and safety training for high-risk occupations within high-risk working populations. Furthermore, the enhancement of hazardous chemicals management is also needed. Finally, for patients with HF exposure, early and correct pre-hospital triage, treatment and consequent in-hospital treatment and procedures should also be improved.
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- Yuanhai Zhang
- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou, 324004 China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou, 324004 China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou, 324004 China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou, 324004 China
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- Department of Burns & Plastic Surgery, Zhejiang Quhua Hospital, Quzhou, 324004 China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009 China
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- Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310000 China
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- Department of Burns & Wound Care Center, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009 China
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Zhang Y, Han C, Qiu X, Ni L, Mao X, Wang X. Response to “Chemical injuries caused by the hydrofluoric acid leak”. Burns 2016; 42:706-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/12/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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