Citation

Gurdak C. AAOHN J. 1990; 38(10): 492-496.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Publisher Healio)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

2222584

Abstract

Regardless of mechanism of injury, stop the burning process, assess the cardiopulmonary function, remove appropriate clothing and jewelry, and cool the burned area with tepid water. With a dry chemical, wipe off as much of a chemical as possible before beginning irrigation. Persons giving first aid must protect their own skin from contact with the chemical. All significant burns should be referred to a physician skilled in burn treatment. Occupational health nurses should join together and create a national tool to report all work related thermal injuries.

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