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Acid attacks: Broadening the multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes
Marie Song1, Alexander Armstrong1, Alexandra Murray1
1Plastic Surgery Department, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, United Kingdom.
Summary
Corrosive substance attacks are rising, causing severe harm. Optimal care requires a broadened multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach, involving the public and first responders, to improve patient outcomes and reduce incidence.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Corrosive substance attacks, particularly acid attacks, are increasing in the UK.
- These attacks cause devastating physical and psychological trauma to victims.
- Effective burn care requires immediate intervention, starting in the pre-hospital setting.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the broadening of the multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach for managing acid attack victims.
- To explore the roles of the public, media, emergency services, police, and legislation in improving outcomes.
- To emphasize prevention strategies and enhance education for reducing acid attack incidence.
Main Methods:
- Review of current trends and challenges in managing corrosive substance injuries.
- Analysis of the components of an effective multidisciplinary team (MDT) for burn care.
- Discussion of pre-hospital care, public education, and preventative measures.
Main Results:
- Optimal management necessitates specialist burn multidisciplinary team (MDT) skills.
- Pre-hospital burn care and public/first responder involvement are crucial.
- Broader MDT roles, including public engagement and legislative planning, can improve outcomes.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive, broadened multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach is vital for improving outcomes in acid attack victims.
- Enhanced public and professional education, alongside preventative strategies, is essential.
- Prevention of corrosive substance attacks is paramount, underscoring the need for a multi-faceted societal response.
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