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F N Kassous1,2, A Mokline1,2, A A Messadi1,2

  • 1Université de Tunis El Manar, Faculté de Médecine de Tunis, Tunisie.

Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters
|December 11, 2020
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Chemical burns are rare, often work-related, and predominantly affect young men. Immediate washing and urgent specialist examination are crucial for managing these injuries and preventing disability.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Public Health

Context:

  • Chemical burns represent a distinct category of injury with specific diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • A retrospective analysis was conducted on 123 patients admitted to the Tunis Burns Unit in 2018.
  • The study population comprised predominantly young adult males, with a significant proportion of injuries occurring in a work-related context.

Purpose:

  • To characterize the epidemiology, treatment, and outcomes of chemical burns in a specific patient cohort.
  • To evaluate the adherence to initial management protocols, such as immediate wound washing.
  • To identify factors contributing to treatment length and functional outcomes.

Summary:

  • The study identified that most chemical burns occurred in young men, were work-related, and frequently involved the hands.

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  • Delayed initial treatment, including delayed washing and specialist consultation, was noted.
  • While most patients did not require surgery, a substantial percentage experienced aesthetic or functional disability, highlighting the severity of even seemingly minor burns.

    • Impact:

    • Findings underscore a potential deficit in public awareness and preventative measures regarding chemical burns.
    • The high incidence of disability emphasizes the need for improved prevention strategies and prompt, specialized medical intervention.
    • Recommendations include promoting immediate copious washing and urgent assessment by burn specialists to mitigate long-term consequences.