White phosphorous civilian hand burns – An aid to timely treatment of a rare entity

First discovered in 1669, white phosphorus is well known for its use in military warfare (Davis, 2002). Its application has since been expanded to include industrial disinfectants, fertilisers and fireworks (Davis, 2002). Exposure to white phosphorus can lead to severe chemical burns with high morbi...

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Main Authors: Eimear Phoenix, Varit Suwanwalaikorn, Jordan Wilkinson, Colin M. Morrison, Roisin T. Dolan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Trauma Case Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352644024000062
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