Open AccessDermatological Manifestations of Magnesium and Thermite Poisoning
Author(s) -
Reem Mohammed Saad Abahussain,
Atheer Abdullah Al Jubeiri,
Asma Saleh S. Alruwaili,
Faisal Saeed A. Al-Ghamdi,
Muath Sulaiman G. Alhamdi,
Amani Ahmad S. Albalawi,
Renad Mohammed H. Alanazi,
Raghad Mohammed E. Alhawiti,
Khalid Aljohani,
Sarah Majed A. Alquayr
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i38a32070
Subject(s) - thermite , magnesium , materials science , exothermic reaction , oxide , combustion , metallurgy , aluminium , chemistry , organic chemistry
Thermite is a metal powder and metal oxide mixture that is pyrotechnic. Thermite conducts an exothermic decrease oxidation process (redox) when inflamed by the heat or chemical reaction. Burning thermite or magnesium produces predominantly thermal injury that may be considered identical to deep partial- or full-thickness thermal burns. While exposure to incendiary metals can occur in many settings, serious burns are most likely to result from industrial or military incidents. The main cause of thermal damage in combustion thermite or magnesium is the identical to the profound burning thermal burning of partial or total thickness. Thermite incendiaries can create several tiny, deep, dispersed molten iron burns. Local anesthetic may make this feasible. Outcomes and complications of incendiary metal burns are similar to other thermal injuries. In this paper we overview magnesium and thermite poisoning dermatologically and their management.