Talk:Chemical burn
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[edit] Six types?
The article states
There are six types of irritant and/or corrosive products: acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, and reducing agents.
It says there are six kinds, but only five items are on the list. After some googling, I couldn't figure out whether the number of the list is in error; so, I leave it to someone with more of a clue. Michael Kelly 20:55, 23 June 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Seeking Medical Help section
I don't believe the following should be in an encyclopedia article:
- SEEKING MEDICAL HELP
- The Poison Control Centers (PCC), available 24-hours a day in the US via a toll-free number, are an excellent resource for emergency situations. This is especially true for lab workers or automotive technicians who may encounter more uncommon or specialized chemicals (e.g. an aerosolized refrigerant, organometallics containing tin or mercury, or specialized organic reagents). In fact, emergency room physicians rely heavily on PCC phone contact for information to treating exposures to uncommon chemicals. This is no substitute for seeking in-person medical attention **particularly in cases of ingestion and inhalation** !! But contact via cell-phone during transport to the emergency room or in the first moments following a dermal contact can provide invaluable, effective tips to help control tissue damage and minimizing transdermal absroption of particular chemicals.
- Poison control center phone numbers vary by locality, but are often available on the inside cover of a phone book with fire department and police emergency numbers, or by calling the toll-free directory: 1-800-555-1212
What do you think? — JeremyTalk 06:24, 16 August 2006 (UTC)
- I think it should be removed, I for one don't live in the USA and it seems to be a waste of space. Also, if someone actually does get severe chemical burns, I think the last place they'll go to would be Wikipedia. --- Xen 1986 22:17, 6 December 2006 (UTC)
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- Removed as per talk --Rifleman 82 17:38, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Chemical burn
"In the event of a chemical burn, the burn area should not be flushed with water, as this may spread the chemical or have other adverse reactions, including chemical reactions with the solute. Medical help should be sought immediately. Any chemical that is dangerous, labeled corrosive, or is not properly identified should never be handled without professional supervision and necessary equipment. "
I took this out of the text - I'm not sure who put this in. I would not agree with it. I work in a chemistry lab and a good rule of thumb in event of exposure is to rinse with copious amounts of water via the sink, emergency showers or eyebath. There are of course, exceptions but this advice is good most of the time. --Rifleman 82 17:38, 21 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Uncyclopedified
Parts of the page seemed to be replaced with poor terminology, such as "tissue" with "kleenex". Also some unprofessional language is used. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 206.116.187.188 (talk) 05:13, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
[edit] A major class of corrosives/chemical burn noxae lacking in the article are...
...the alkylants. These are substances, that readily alkylate some essential biomolecules in organism, causing local (irritation, burns, vesication, necrosis) and systematic (e.g. bone marrow depression) injuries. Notable examples would be: dimethyl sulfate (highly toxic and corrosive), diazomethane, allyl chloride, benzyl chloride, methyl trilfate, sulfur and nitrogen mustards etc. All of the mentioned are strongly corrosive. So, I add the alkylant class of noxae in the eliteration, if you don't mind, okay?--84.163.106.216 (talk) 00:30, 17 February 2008 (UTC)
