Frostbite Burns Caused by Liquid Oxygen

Frostbite burns are uncommon and they have various etiologies. We will present a case of rapid frostbite burn caused by liquid oxygen. The patient injured both hands from contact with liquid oxygen. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed in this case report.

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Published in:Journal of burn care & research 2009-03, Vol.30 (2), p.358-361
Main Authors: UYGUR, Fatih, SEVER, Celalettin, NOYAN, Nurettin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Burns
Dermatology
Finger Injuries - chemically induced
Finger Injuries - therapy
Frostbite - chemically induced
Frostbite - therapy
Humans
Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents
Male
Medical sciences
Oxygen - adverse effects
Temperature
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Frostbite burns are uncommon and they have various etiologies. We will present a case of rapid frostbite burn caused by liquid oxygen. The patient injured both hands from contact with liquid oxygen. The circumstances of this injury and preventive measures are discussed in this case report.
ISSN:1559-047X
1559-0488
DOI:10.1097/BCR.0b013e318198a769