Anthony Summers outlines how nurse practitioners can diagnose alkaline burns in people who have had prolonged contact with cement
Use of cement is widespread in the UK and warnings about burns caused by contact with the material are usually printed on bags and delivery dockets. Nevertheless, about 2 per cent of people admitted to burns units have injuries, many serious, caused by prolonged contact with wet cement. This article explores the pathophysiology of cement burns, and outlines the best forms of treatment and prevention.
Emergency Nurse. 20, 10, 30-31. doi: 10.7748/en2013.03.20.10.30.e1112
Correspondenceanthony_summers@health.qld.gov.au
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 13 October 2012
Accepted: 28 November 2012
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