PPT--Ocular Chemical Burns-

Chemical burns to the eye are among the most urgent of ocular emergencies Copious irrigation is the most important emergency treatment of the chemicallyburned eye This procedure probably has more of an influence . 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. The Basics. . Jack L Schaeffer OD FAAO. . Marc Bloomenstein OD FAAO. Paul Karpecki OD FAAO. . Ocular Surface Wellness . Ocular surface wellness means . re-envisioning our role as eye care practitioners (ECPs). 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. 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:. 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. . Ajai. . Agrawal. Additional Professor. Department of Ophthalmology. A.I.I.M.S., . Rishikesh. Learning Objectives. At the end of this class students shall . have a basic understanding of :. pharmacokinetics and . Associate Professor. Aim and Objectives . Understand the fundamental principles and perform a systematic eye examination. . On completion of this session you will be able to: . . - Recognize . 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.. Irfan. Ahmad . Khan. Department of Pharmacology. Anatomy of Eye. Tear Film. Pharmacokinetics of Ocular Therapeutic Agents. Pharmacokinetics of Ocular Drugs. Classical pharmacokinetic theory based on systemically administered drugs . Liverpool TB Research Group. 51y old male Afghani. Recurrent unilateral uveitis. Otherwise asymptomatic. PMHx: hypercholesterolaemia. No known TB contact or previous Rx. Examination unremarkable. CRP<5. Dr.. . Ajai. . Agrawal. Additional Professor. Department of Ophthalmology. A.I.I.M.S., . Rishikesh. Learning Objectives. . At the end of this class students shall . have a basic understanding of :.