Mind The Bleep

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Chemical burns are a unique subset of burns that require specialised management due to the nature of the substances involved. The majority of acid burns cause coagulative necrosis and cytotoxicity leading to skin and mucosal changes that limit deeper injury. Keep the patient warm using force air warmers such as Bairhugger.

Burns 52

Burns Fluid Resuscitation PPE Resuscitation 52

EMDocs

JUNE 14, 2023

He complains of eye irritation with redness with a burning sensation and tearing sometimes. Make sure to dispose of clothing appropriately and wear PPE to prevent personal exposure. Limit exposure with PPE if returning to the exposing environment. Along with this, he has had worsening leg cramps. References: Tintinalli, J.

PPE 95

PPE Poisoning Seizures Emergency Department 95

EMDocs

JANUARY 6, 2025

IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. Can J Surg J Can Chir. 2006;49(1):51-57. Ranking of the Largest Refugee-Hosting Countries as of 2023.; Accessed October 14, 2024.

Infectious Diseases 75

Infectious Diseases CDC PPE Rapid Diagnostic Testing 75