Chemical burns (e.g., sulfuric acid) are more deleterious than thermal burns as the effect continues till the cauterizing agent is neutralized. Sulfuric acid is a highly corrosive agent and results in the generation of an extreme heat of reaction upon contact with water. Route of exposure is important in first aid. Time is a critical factor and prompt decontamination is the key to mitigate complications. Management of sulfuric acid burns needs further research in the areas outlined.
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Sethi, G., Belum, V. R., & Maibach, H. I. (2012). Sulfuric acid burns. In Kanerva’s Occupational Dermatology, Second Edition (Vol. 3, pp. 1951–1954). Springer Berlin Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-02035-3_207
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