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.
Taming the SRU
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Vaughan SJS/TEN and DRESS are life-threatening drug reactions that require immediate discontinuation of the drug and specialist involvement In SJS/TEN, if >10% skin involvement or worsening symptoms, transfer the patient to a Burn Center DRESS has characteristic multi organ involvement, so a high level of suspicion for complications should be maintained (..)
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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.
American Medical Compliance
MARCH 3, 2025
Provide PPE like gloves, gowns, and face shields to all at-risk staff. Improve airflow in patient rooms and isolation areas to reduce the spread of germs. Maintain a written Exposure Control Plan and update it regularly. Ensure proper use and disposal of sharps in designated containers.
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. Marburg Virus Disease.; Accessed October 15, 2024. link] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). In: CDC Yellow Book 2024.
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