Irritants and corrosives.
Emerg Med Clin North Am
; 33(1): 117-31, 2015 Feb.
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| ID: mdl-25455665
ABSTRACT
This article reviews toxic chemicals that cause irritation and damage to single and multiple organ systems (corrosion) in an acute fashion. An irritant toxic chemical causes reversible damage to skin or other organ system, whereas a corrosive agent produces irreversible damage, namely, visible necrosis into integumentary layers, following application of a substance for up to 4 hours. Corrosive reactions can cause coagulation or liquefaction necrosis. Damaged areas are typified by ulcers, bleeding, bloody scabs, and eventual discoloration caused by blanching of the skin, complete areas of alopecia, and scars. Histopathology should be considered to evaluate questionable lesions.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Quemaduras Químicas
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Cáusticos
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Medicina de Emergencia
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Exposición a Riesgos Ambientales
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Irritantes
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Emerg Med Clin North Am
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA