Chemical burns–an historical comparison and review of the literature
Chemical burns represent a small proportion of cutaneous burn with an incidence of up to
10.7%, but have been reported to account for up to 30% of all burn deaths. A review of the
literature shows incidences ranging from 2.4% to 10.7%, with a substantial predominance in
males. Adult patients with a burn referred to our Regional Burns Centre, over an eight-year
period, were identified. 185 chemical burns were recorded (7.9%). The mean age of patient
was 40years (range 16–81years) and male to female ratio was 6.4: 1. Over three-quarters of …
10.7%, but have been reported to account for up to 30% of all burn deaths. A review of the
literature shows incidences ranging from 2.4% to 10.7%, with a substantial predominance in
males. Adult patients with a burn referred to our Regional Burns Centre, over an eight-year
period, were identified. 185 chemical burns were recorded (7.9%). The mean age of patient
was 40years (range 16–81years) and male to female ratio was 6.4: 1. Over three-quarters of …
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