Review of burns caused by bitumen and the problems of its removal

James, N.K.; Moss, A.L.H.

doi:10.1016/0305-4179(90)90043-v

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“…Bitumen burns are difficult to treat as the substance adheres to the skin. 17 Simple precautions, such as the wearing of gloves, long-sleeved shirts, pants, and boots, would dramatically reduce burn injuries in the roofing industry. 6 Roofers endure a greater exposure to chemicals than road pavers.…”

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A questionnaire study of road pavers’ and roofers’ work‐related skin symptoms and bitumen exposure

1998

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Roofers endure greater exposure to chemicals than road pavers. Certain components, e.g. polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in bitumen, can be absorbed through the skin. Skin exposure should be lowered by keeping the tools, working clothes, shoes, and gloves clean. Overalls and gloves are recommended to be changed at least once a week. Water laundering is not sufficient in dissolving bitumen from overalls and underwear. Cleaning the skin with solvents or naphtha is not recommended, as they are skin irritants.

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A questionnaire study of road pavers’ and roofers’ work‐related skin symptoms and bitumen exposure

1998

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“…James and Moss, in a 9-year retrospective review, described 24 patients treated at a burn unit for hot tar burns (7). Of the 24 patients, 16 were found to have full thickness or unhealed deep dermal burns requiring operative procedures, including skin grafting.…”

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Special Considerations in Hazardous Materials Burns

Robinett

Shelton

Dyer

2010

The Journal of Emergency Medicine

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“…Rapid cooling of the hot adherent material with the cold running water (for 30 minutes), as the first aid measure, limits the damage to the skin. [17] Initial heat of contact sterilises the skin and the tar acts as a dressing of the burn wound.…”

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Pre-hospital care in burn injury

Shrivastava¹,

Goel²

2010

Indian J Plast Surg

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The care provided to the victims of burn injury immediately after sustaining burns can largely affect the extent and depth of the wound. Although standard guidelines have been formulated by various burn associations, they are still not well known to public at large in our country. In burn injuries, most often, the bystanders are the first care providers. The swift implementation of the measures described in this article for first aid in thermal, chemical, electrical and inhalational injuries in the practical setting, within minutes of sustaining the burn, plays a vital role and can effectively reduce the morbidity and mortality to a great extent. In case of burn disasters, triage needs to be carried out promptly as per the defined protocols. Proper communication and transport from the scene of the accident to the primary care centre and onto the burn care facility greatly influences the execution of the management plans

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Review of burns caused by bitumen and the problems of its removal

Cited by 13 publications

References 8 publications

A questionnaire study of road pavers’ and roofers’ work‐related skin symptoms and bitumen exposure

A questionnaire study of road pavers’ and roofers’ work‐related skin symptoms and bitumen exposure

Special Considerations in Hazardous Materials Burns

Pre-hospital care in burn injury

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