Evidence-Based Management Of Caustic Exposures In The Emergency Department.
Emerg Med Pract
; 18(5): 1-17; quiz 17, 20, 2016 May.
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ABSTRACT
Caustics are common in household and industrial products, and, when ingested, they can pose a significant public health risk. Caustic exposures in adults typically present in the setting of occupational exposure or suicide attempt; exposures in children occur most often by unintentional ingestion. Caustics cause local damage upon contact with tissue surfaces and can lead to systemic toxicity. Endoscopy is recommended in all intentional ingestions (and many unintentional ingestions) to grade injury severity, determine treatment options, and assess prognosis; however, it is generally best performed within 24 hours post ingestion to avoid risk of perforation. Radiography and computed tomography may also be used to visualize injury in certain cases. This review examines the pathophysiology of caustic exposures, their clinical presentations, and the most current evidence on recommendations for decontamination, surgical consult, treatment, and disposition.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Quemaduras Químicas
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Cáusticos
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Servicio de Urgencia en Hospital
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Esófago
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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En
Revista:
Emerg Med Pract
Año:
2016
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Article