Citation

Pruitt VM. Clin. Occup. Environ. Med. 2005; 5(2): 423-433.

Affiliation

General/Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Keesler USAF Medical Center, 81st MSGS/SGCQ, 301 Fisher Street, Room 1A132, Keesler Air Force Base, MS 39534-2519, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.coem.2005.11.002

PMID

16647659

Abstract

Work-related upper extremity burns often occur. The cause directs the course of action. Thermal burns should be assessed for system alterations, and depth of burn should be determined. Deep partial-thickness burns and more severe burns require a specialist evaluation. Chemical burns must be irrigated and the agent identified. Some chemical burns, such as those that involve phenols and metal fragments, require specific topical applications before water lavage. Hydrofluoric acid burns can cause life-threatening electrolyte abnormalities with a small, highly concentrated acid burn. The goal with any extremity burn is to provide the patient with a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve a functional, useable extremity.

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