Ocular chemical burns are produced by irritants, acids or alkalis. Their severity depends on the type of causative substance, its concentration, physical form, duration contact, ocular surface area affected and delay in medical attention. Severe cases can be difficult to manage posing a challenge for general practitioners ophthalmology specialists. This review aims describe protocol action thei...

BACKGROUND Electrical burns are associated with complications and may aggravate burned patients. AIM To evaluate the effect of electrical burns in mortality and length of stay in a critical care unit for burn patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis of medical records of 182 patients aged 15 to 90 years, admitted to an intensive care unit for burn patients. The length of stay a...

To review the efficacy municipal legislation in the reduction of tap water scald burns among an urban population. A retrospective chart and database review of patients hospitalized at this burn center between July 1999 and June 2004 for treatment of tap water scalds were performed. Demographic information and injury details, including extent of injury and age, type and location of the dwelling ...

Background: Chemical burns represent a small part of burn injuries, but the incidence seems to increase. Traditionally chemical is rinsed with water or and soap. Diphoterine an amphoteric, chelating, polyvalent, slightly hypertonic solution made for decontamination splashes proposing one treatment suitable most kinds burns. Objective: In this systematic review we aimed assess effect on compared...