Caustic Skin Injuries

Caustic Skin Injuries

Chemical burns are also an evolving pathology, with thousands of new chemicals added to the market each year (4). Since 2000, both assault and warfare with chemical weapons have increased, although these pathologies vary based on practice location (1). For instance, chemical burns can comprise up to 14% of burns in the developing world, compared to 3% in the US and Europe (2, 5). It is therefore important to understand your local chemical burn patterns, in much the same way providers learn local patterns of antibiotic resistance.

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Grand Rounds Recap - EMS Disaster Day 03.31.21

Grand Rounds Recap - EMS Disaster Day 03.31.21

This week highlighted our annual EMS Disaster Day! From decontamination pearls with our guest lecturer Dr. James Augustine, to preparation planning and response with our very own Dr. Mel Otten, to Ebola updates and radiation injuries with Dr. Calhoun, to gun violence with guest lecturer Dr. Brian Springer, there are pearls for all!

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