Treatment of Phosphorus Burns

Godding, E. W.; Notton, H. E. F.

doi:10.1136/bmj.1.4239.433

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“…Reports of white phosphorus cutaneous burns within the peer reviewed literature began to emerge in the 1940s [ 12 , 13 ]. Both Jones [ 13 ] and Godding and Notton [ 12 ] discussed the treatment of white phosphorus burns that both heavily feature the use of copper sulfate. The use of copper sulfate to treat phosphorus burns dates back over 100 years to mainly destroy minute phosphorus particles and also to blacked the large phosphorus particles for removal [ 14 ].…”

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The burning issue of white phosphorus: a case report and review of the literature

Aviv

Kornhaber

Harats

et al. 2017

Disaster and Mil Med

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BackgroundBurns from white phosphorus are rare and remain a challenge for clinicians. White phosphorus burns are often associated with smaller surface areas and high morbidity rates. Classed as a chemical burn, white phosphorus is used for military purposes and within industry, for the manufacture of fireworks and agricultural products.Case presentationIn this report, we discuss the case of a 40 years old female who sustained 2% Total Body Surface Area partial to full thickness burns from white phosphorus. The burns were treated conservatively with mafenide acetate on the medial calf and dorsum of foot and Flaminal Forte was used for the palmar region. The patient was discharged 22 days after admission and followed up in the outpatient clinic. Despite the use of pressure garments, hypertrophic scarring began to develop on the dorsum of her right foot.ConclusionsDuring peacetime, white phosphorus possess a significant danger to civilians. Awareness of the unique nature of white phosphorus among military burn clinicians should be emphasized.

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