ALCOHOL BURNS IN THE NEONATE

被引:41
作者
WATKINS, AMC [1 ]
KEOGH, EJ [1 ]
机构
[1] ROYAL CHILDRENS HOSP, BURNS UNIT, PARKVILLE, VIC 3052, AUSTRALIA
关键词
CHEMICAL BURNS; ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; PREMATURE INFANT; SKIN DISINFECTION;
D O I
10.1111/j.1440-1754.1992.tb02673.x
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
The case histories of two infants who sustained chemical burns due to contact with alcoholic skin preparation solutions are presented. The skin permeability of the extremely low birthweight infant renders them susceptible to major burns following relatively brief exposure to such solutions. Care is needed in the selection and use of skin disinfection solutions in the neonatal nursery.
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页码:306 / 308
页数:3
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