Burns caused by bromine and some of its compounds

A. Sagi; A. M. Baruchin; Y. Ben-Yakar; M. Kon; A. Eyal; D. Mahler

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(85)90097-X

Burns caused by bromine and some of its compounds

A. Sagi, A. M. Baruchin, Y. Ben-Yakar, M. Kon, A. Eyal, D. Mahler

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Our experience with infrequent and unfamiliar types of injury caused by various compounds of bromine are described and discussed. While bromine containing compounds share some of the characteristics of other common causes of chemical burns, they also have a specific, exclusive mode of affecting the skin. The delay in the appearance of clinical signs and symptoms is an important factor to be considered by those who treat injuries caused by bromine or some of its compounds, or by those who may be the first to see persons who are injured by these agents. As most of the injuries occur at work (92 per cent) it is in these industrial premises that considerable stress should be made of the importance of wearing protective clothing in order to reduce local damage and prevent systemic effects. Prompt first aid, by thorough washing with large volumes of water reduces the extent and depth of the injury.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	343-350
Number of pages	8
Journal	Burns
Volume	11
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0305-4179(85)90097-X
State	Published - 1 Jan 1985

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Emergency Medicine
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