Skin decontamination: principles and perspectives.
Toxicol Ind Health
; 29(10): 955-68, 2013 Nov.
Article
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| ID: mdl-22851522
ABSTRACT
Skin decontamination is the primary intervention needed in chemical, biological and radiological exposures, involving immediate removal of the contaminant from the skin performed in the most efficient way. The most readily available decontamination system on a practical basis is washing with soap and water or water only. Timely use of flushing with copious amounts of water may physically remove the contaminant. However, this traditional method may not be completely effective, and contaminants left on the skin after traditional washing procedures can have toxic consequences. This article focuses on the principles and practices of skin decontamination.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Piel
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Absorción Cutánea
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Sustancias para la Guerra Química
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Descontaminación
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Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Toxicol Ind Health
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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TOXICOLOGIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos