Open AccessSystemic treatment for severe concentrated sulfuric acid burns in an adult male at high altitude: A case report
Author(s) -
Ruo-Mei Zhao,
Yang Li,
Sheng-Wu Chao,
Hong-Jin Wang
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i7.1337
Subject(s) - medicine , eschar , total body surface area , surgery , chemical burn , sepsis
The aim of this study was to report a case of a patient who suffered from severe concentrated sulfuric acid burns while working at high altitude. This patient recovered after systemic treatment. We also provide a literature review for a better understanding of the disease.