TY - JOUR
T1 - Chemical, Thermal, and Biological Ocular Exposures
AU - Spector, Jordan
AU - Fernandez, William G.
PY - 2008/2
Y1 - 2008/2
N2 - Chemical or radiant energy injuries to the eyes are considered ocular burns. The majority of these injuries are occupation-related. Chemical burns are by far more common and represent a true emergency. Thermal and UV injuries are associated with severe pain, but often result in less long-term sequelae than chemical injuries do. The term "biologic exposure" refers to an exposure to human blood or other body fluid. This article describes patterns of these injuries and exposures, with particular emphasis on emergent management and including acute diagnostic and treatment considerations.
AB - Chemical or radiant energy injuries to the eyes are considered ocular burns. The majority of these injuries are occupation-related. Chemical burns are by far more common and represent a true emergency. Thermal and UV injuries are associated with severe pain, but often result in less long-term sequelae than chemical injuries do. The term "biologic exposure" refers to an exposure to human blood or other body fluid. This article describes patterns of these injuries and exposures, with particular emphasis on emergent management and including acute diagnostic and treatment considerations.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.002
DO - 10.1016/j.emc.2007.11.002
M3 - Review article
C2 - 18249260
AN - SCOPUS:38849173185
VL - 26
SP - 125
EP - 136
JO - Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
JF - Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
SN - 0733-8627
IS - 1
ER -