Citation

Testud F, Voegtlé R, Nordmann JP, Descotes J. J. Fr. Ophtalmol. 2002; 25(3): 308-311.

Vernacular Title

Brûlures oculaires sévères par le carbure de calcium chez un spéléologue amateur.

Affiliation

Unité de toxicovigilance, centre antipoison, Hôpital E. Herriot, 69437 Lyon Cedex 03.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Masson Editeur)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11941258

Abstract

A case of severe ocular burns in an amateur speleologist is reported. The explosion of his acetylene lamp caused the projection of calcium carbide particles, which induced burning of the cornea and conjunctiva in both eyes. He slowly recovered in several months. The pathophysiology of the burns, linked to the in situ production of lime, and their management are discussed.

Language: fr