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T Lebreton1, M Fontaine1, R Le Floch2

  • 1Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph et Saint Luc, 20 quai Claude Bernard, 69007 Lyon, France.

Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|June 9, 2017
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Cement burns, often occurring at home, are serious chemical injuries requiring surgical treatment and rehabilitation. This study highlights their significant socio-economic impact on working individuals, advocating for updated hazard education and regulations.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Cement burns are a significant cause of chemical injuries in France, frequently necessitating surgical intervention.
  • A retrospective study analyzed 49 patients treated at St Joseph-St Luc Hospital in Lyon, France.
  • The study population comprised predominantly young to middle-aged males with professional activities.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of cement burns.
  • To assess the socio-economic impact of cement burns on affected individuals.
  • To inform public health initiatives and regulatory updates regarding cement safety.

Summary:

  • The study identified cement burns as deep injuries, primarily affecting the lower limbs, with an average total body surface area (TBS) of 3%.

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  • Surgical grafting was required for nearly all patients (48/49), with a mean length of stay (LOS) of eight days.
  • A notable proportion of patients (7/49) required subsequent admission to a rehabilitation center.

    • Impact:

    • The findings underscore the severity of cement burns and their considerable socio-economic burden due to their occurrence in the active workforce.
    • The study advocates for enhanced public education on the hazards of wet cement, particularly for non-professional users.
    • Current regulations classifying cement as merely an 'irritant' are deemed inadequate, prompting recommendations for amendment to address its caustic nature.