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. 1987 Nov;53(11):652-3.

Chemical burns. A ten-year experience

K D Moran  1 , T O'Reilly, A M Munster
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  • PMID: 3688661

Chemical burns. A ten-year experience

K D Moran et al. Am Surg. 1987 Nov.

Abstract

A ten-year experience with 83 chemical burns is reported. With the exception of phenol burns and lithium burns, immediate copious water irrigation is recommended at the scene of the injury. Specific additional measures for certain chemicals are discussed.

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