Burns, Thermal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Burns, Thermal: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
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Tags: Skin, Emergency, Burn, Emergency Medicine
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 5:40 pm By:
Thermal burns are classified according to skin depth and percentage of the body that was burned. Learn more. http://bit.ly/aFy7yR
Emergency Medicine Article | Epidermal Necrolysis
mdlinx.com — “Management of Ocular Conditions in the Burn Unit: Thermal and Chemical Burns and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on July 30, 2011 at 9:39 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Management of Ocular Conditions in the Burn Unit: Thermal and Chemical Burns and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome/To... http://bit.ly/pjMzvM #ER
Emergency Medicine Article | Thermal injury
mdlinx.com — “Thermal injury within the first 4 months of life” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on July 23, 2011 at 1:38 am By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Thermal injury within the first 4 months of life: Burns http://bit.ly/qHFjhU #ER
Burns, Ocular: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns. Ocular burn injuries are classified by etiologic agents as either chemical injuries (ie, acid, alkali) or radiant energy injuries (ie, thermal, ultraviolet [UV]). Chemical ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:46 am By:
Burns to the sclera, conjunctiva, cornea, and eyelid are considered ocular burns. Learn more about burns to the eye. http://bit.ly/bymIiK
Retinal Detachment: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Next to central retinal artery occlusion and chemical burns to the eye, retinal detachment is one of the most time-critical eye emergencies encountered in the ED. Retinal detachment (RD) was first recognized in the early 1700s ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 28, 2010 at 4:22 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
Even during cases of retinal detachment, prompt emergency treatment can save the patient's vision. Learn more. http://bit.ly/augQ6e
Hydrofluoric Acid Burns: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Hydrofluoric (HF) acid, one of the strongest inorganic acids, is used mainly for industrial purposes (eg, glass etching, metal cleaning, electronics manufacturing). Hydrofluoric acid also may be found in home rust removers. Exposure usually is unintentional ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 6:40 pm By:
Julie Bohlen Health Executive and Active Health Library
Hydrofluoric acid burns & exposure can cause significant systemic toxicity due to flouride poisoning. Learn more. http://bit.ly/bWOk5t
Burns, Chemical: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Chemical burns can be caused by acids or bases that come into contact with tissue. Acids are defined as proton donors (H+), and bases are defined as proton acceptors (OH-). Bases also are known as alkalis. ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 25, 2010 at 4:10 am By:
Chemical burns can be caused by acids or bases that come into contact with tissue. Learn more about chemical burns. http://bit.ly/b6dVLZ
Emergency Escharotomy: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Full-thickness circumferential and near-circumferential skin burns result in the formation of a tough, inelastic mass of burnt tissue (eschar). The eschar, by virtue of this inelasticity, results in the burn-induced compartment syndrome. This is caused by the ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 8:50 am By:
Susan Scroggins Active Health Library and Health Advocate
In severe burns over large portions of the body, emergency escharotomy may be required. What is it, and who needs it? http://bit.ly/9Ft4C7
Extensor Tendon Repair: eMedicine Clinical Procedures
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: The extensor tendons of the hand are in a relatively superficial position; thus, they are highly susceptible to injury from lacerations, bites, burns, or blunt trauma. Extensor tendon injuries are commonly diagnosed in the emergency department (ED). ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on April 16, 2010 at 3:12 am By:
The extensor tendons are highly susceptible to injury. In some cases, surgery must be performed to repair the tendon. http://bit.ly/99yYOw
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: eMedicine Emergency Medicine
emedicine.medscape.com — “Overview: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome (RSDS) has been recognized since the Civil War when it was called causalgia, a name chosen to describe intense, burning extremity pain after an injury. Since then, RSDS has had a number ...” View full resource at emedicine.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2010 at 8:30 pm By:
Medscape Emergency Health Site
Intravenous immunoglobulin has been studied as treatment of complex regional pain syndrome. See eMedicine's topic at http://bit.ly/bWppHz
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