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Chemical Burns

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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.

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ToxCard: Chronic Organophosphate Toxicity

EMDocs

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. link] Updated September 14, 2020. Accessed December 14, 2020.

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ED care of refugee populations from sub-Saharan Africa

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IPC for Marburg Virus Disease (MVD): PPE Part 1:PPE Basics What, When, and Why to Use PPE. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002694 WHO Guideline on Control and Elimination of Human Schistosomiasis. Physical injuries and burns among refugees in Lebanon: implications for programs and policies. Marburg Virus Disease.;