Citation

Stewart CE. Am. Fam. Physician 1985; 31(6): 149-157.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, American Academy of Family Physicians)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3893074

Abstract

Copious lavage with water is the cornerstone of treatment for most types of chemical burns. Particularly dangerous are burns from hydrofluoric acid, which may act as both an alkali and an acid in its effects on the tissues. There are specific antidotes for certain types of chemical burns. For phenol burns, polyethylene glycol solutions are better solvents than water.

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