Ætsninger og forfrysninger

Translated title of the contribution: Corrosions and frostbites

Mia Demant*, Elisabeth Lauritzen, Christian Lyngsaa Lang, Rikke Holmgaard

*Corresponding author for this work

Abstract

Thermal burns are by far the most frequent and account for approx. 90% of all burns, while frostbites, chemical and electrical burns (CB) cover the remaining approx. 10%. This review gives an overview of the treatment of corrosions and frostbites. CB and frostbites are relatively rare and prompt initiation of proper treatment is essential for both. CB should be diluted as soon as possible, preferably with a neutralizing solution. Treatment of systemic hypothermia comes before management of peripheral frostbite. Frostbites involve thawing in warm water, followed by vasodilation, thrombolysis and amputation if indicated.

Translated title of the contributionCorrosions and frostbites
Original languageDanish
Article numberV02210183
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume184
Issue number3
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 17 Jan 2022

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