Worsening factors of the chemical burn

The severity of chemical burns is also linked to physical factors such as pressure and temperature, the body area in contact with the chemical, the extent of the damage and the condition of the damaged tissues, whether they are or are not healthy. The effectiveness of the management of the emergent decontamination and of the primary care determines the onset and development of a chemical burn and, as a result, the extent of the sequelae. (1)

(1) Mathieu L, Burgher F, Blomet J. Comparative evaluation of the active eye and skin chemical splash decontamination solutions Diphoterine® and Hexafluorine® with water and other rinsing solutions: Effects on burn severity and healing [Comparaison des solutions actives de décontamination des projections chimiques Diphotérine® et Hexafluorine® avec l’eau et d’autres solutions de lavage : impacts sur la sévérité des brûlures et la cicatrisation]. Journal Chemical Health And Safety, 2007, 14, N°4, 32-39