PPT-Chemical Burns (1 of 4)

Can occur whenever a toxic substance contacts the body Generally caused by strong acids or strong alkalis The eyes are particularly vulnerable Chemical Burns 2 of 4 The severity of the burn is directly related to the. 1. Mild irritation. 2. Complete destruction of the ocular surface epithelium and corneal . opacification. , loss of vision and rarely loss of the eye.. Offendings. :. 1. Solid. 2. Liquid. 3. Powder. DR L.N.KAHORO. PLASTIC SURGEON . KNH . INTRODUCTION. THERMAL INJURIES ARE A MAJOR CAUSE OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY. IN KNH TOTAL BURN ADMISSION PER YEAR AVERAGE 1000; OF THESE ABOUT 400 ARE SEVERE BURNS THAT REQUIRE ADMISSION TO BU; ≥30% IN ADULTS AND ≥20% IN CHILDREN. “Chemical burns to the eye are among the most urgent . of ocular emergencies… . Copious irrigation is the most important emergency . treatment of the chemically-burned eye… . This procedure probably has more of an influence . Ruqayah A Al Hajji . Burns definition . A burn refers to any . damage to body tissue. due to heat, chemicals, . radiation. or electricity. Thermal burns. are . caused by direct contact with an external heat source such as fire, hot liquids (scalding), hot objects or steam. . Wednesday, September 28, 2016. Welcome to class.. Get out your “Molecular Modeling” sheet from yesterday and prepare to share your answers.. 1. 2. Comparing photos of reactant and product molecules. Burns. January . 31, . 2012. Chemical Burns. If the chemical is a powder, brush it away. Remove contaminated clothing. If eyes are affected, flush with cold water. Cover burn with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Recognized Campus . under House Bill 5 Community and Student Engagement*. * House Bill 5, Section 46; Texas Education Code Section 39.0545. BISD is rated overall Recognized for CASE*. Fine Arts Program . Can occur whenever a toxic substance contacts the body. Generally caused by strong acids or strong alkalis. The eyes are particularly vulnerable.. Chemical Burns . (2 of 4). The severity of the burn is directly related to the:. Learning outcomes. Learn about different type of skin burn. Learn how to provide a quick pharmaceutical advice when patient seeking your advice in such situation. Learn about the cases you should refer for medical attention. CONSULTANT PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGEON. National Hospital Abuja. OUTLINE. INTRODUCTION. CAUSES. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY. BURN CARE. INHALATION INJURY. WOUND CARE. CHEMICAL BURN. ELECTRICAL BURN. COMPLICATIONS. . intro. Functions of the Skin:.  Protects body against bacteria..  Prevents fluid loss..  Regulates temperature..  Initiates immune response..  Sensation..  Aesthetic & psychological importance.. Burns are mild to severe wounds mostly caused by heat which causes skin damage in which most of the cells affected die.. STRUCTURES INVOLVED. Levels of burns: 1. st. degree, 2. nd. degree, 3. rd. degree.. MS, . MCh. , DNB (Plastic Surgery) , MNAMS. Former fellow Stanford University, USA . Department of Plastic Surgery. Important topics. History of . Tt. of burns. Epidemiology. Prevention. Care of OPD . Assistant Professor . of Surgery. Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. 2018 . There is no greater trauma than major burn injury. . ETIOLOGY . OF BURN INJURY . 66% of . all burns occur at home, and fatalities are predominant in the extremes of .