Chemical Ocular Burns: New Understanding and Treatments 2011th Edition (2011) by Norbert Schrage PDF

Description

More than 25,000 chemical products have the potential to cause ocular burns. Because such burns can result in loss of sight or the need for corneal transplantation, they must be taken very seriously. This book is the first to be devoted entirely to chemical ocular burns. All aspects of the subject are covered, including history, epidemiology, chemical agents and reactions, histology, pathophysiology, clinical signs, medical and surgical treatments, and emergency care. Particular attention is paid to the mechanisms involved in ocular burns and to the links between the chemical reactivity of corrosive agents and the clinical manifestations. Current principles of decontamination are fully explained and the latest treatment techniques are discussed in detail. This book stands at the interface of the chemical and medical sciences. It will be of great practical value to ophthalmologists and doctors in emergency medical and burns units, and will acquaint chemists with the clinical consequences of corrosivity.

Reviews

Reviews from Amazon users which were colected at the time this book was published on the website:

⭐The book is written by consultants of Prevor who sells the product DIPHOTERINE (r). In the last chapter, it is said that the rinsing with water is contra-indicated after one minute, which is an almost criminal advice (ask any center specialized in chemical burns). Of course, they advise rinsing with Diphoterine®. The Whole book is written in function of this conclusion. It is a shame that this is sold as a “scientific” book!