A 35yr old Chemical factory worker come to Emergency dept. with sudden splash of an unknown chemical over his hand and feet. All are true about this type of burn except ?
Copious irrigation with water
Alkalis are more destructive and dangerous
Try to neutralise the chemical
Topical Calcium gluconate is used in the treatment of Hydroflouric burn
Management of chemical burn:- Copious irrigation with water or saline Performed for a minimum of 20 minutes Exceptions Elemental metals - Causes exothermic reaction with water * Phenol - leads to deeper infiltration of tissues Treatment should continue - until skin pH is normal Remove the contaminated clothing's & Jewelry Do not try to neutralize the chemical burn Neutralization causes Exothermic reaction - leads to fuher injury Calcium gluconate is used in the treatment of Hydroflouric burn
Burns