A Clinical Analysis of Patient Exposure to Sulfuric Acid Injured.
- Author:
Se Kwang OH
1
;
Hee Jun SHIN
;
Byeong Dai YOO
;
Duck Ho JUN
;
Dong Ha LEE
;
Ki Hwan KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Gumi Hospital, Gumi, Korea. 13744@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Chemical burns;
Occupational injuries;
Sulfuric acid
- MeSH:
Burns;
Burns, Chemical;
Clothing;
Demography;
Diagnosis;
Education;
Emergency Service, Hospital;
Eye Protective Devices;
Humans;
Male;
Occupational Injuries;
Retrospective Studies;
Skin;
Sulfur*
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2016;14(1):33-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was conducted to identify the characteristics associated with sulfuric acid injury in the emergency department. METHODS: Data were collected retrospectively from January 2007 to December 2015 on all sulfuric acid injuries presenting to the emergency department in Gu-mi Soonchunhyung University Hospital. Patients injured by sulfuric acid were recorded over a nine year study period and collected data included demographics, injury mechanism, injured body part, hospital care and final diagnosis. RESULTS: A total of 26 cases were identified. Most patients were male (88.5%) and the face was the most commonly injured body part. The most common mechanism of injury was splashing injury. A total of 16 (61.5%) patients were identified as having lesions worse than second degree burns. CONCLUSION: Sulfuric acid can cause severe and fatal skin burn. When working with sulfuric acid, acid proof protect clothing, goggles and glove should be worn. Furthermore, safety education and workplace environment improvement are necessary to reduce sulfuric acid injury.
