Limited awareness of the time-critical nature of this potentially life-threatening presentation has been reported in multiple triage settings.
Burns in children are common, with optimal management important to ensure wound healing and minimise the risks of subsequent scarring.
This article presents a clinically useful guide for GPs to support the primary management of chemical-related eye injuries, particularly in rural and regional settings.
Intentional aerosol skin injuries present a double blow to effective clinical management – a severe burn that is both poorly reported and underestimated by the patient.
The warm Australian climate and outdoor living pose a unique clinical profile for foot burns, with burn injury mechanisms varying across seasons and within patient subgroups.