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 ?
Correct Answer: Try to neutralise the chemical
Description: 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
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