Management: First aid should be administered as soon as a chemical burn has occurred. Remove the cause of the chemical burn. For liquid chemicals, remove any clothing or other items that the chemicals may have spilled on. Wash thoroughly any chemicals off the skin under running water for 15-30 minutes.…
Chemical burns of the skin are burns that happen when strong acids or strong bases (alkalies) come in contact with the skin. Chemical burns follow the standard burn classification (first part I, II, second and third degree part I, II), most chemical burns occur on the face, eyes, arms and…
Treatment: If it is possible shut of the electrical current from its source. Call for medical help. If the current can’t be turned off, use a non conducting object such as a wooden broom, rug, and chair to push the victim away from the source of the current. Don’t use…
Electrical burns are burns that happen when a person is directly exposed to an electrical current, they can cause extensive damage to internal organs. Potential causes: Children poking metal object like a knife in an electrical outlet, sucking, chewing, or biting an electrical cord. Accidental contact with exposed parts of…
A contracture scar can be defined as tightening of the skin overlying the affected area. This type of scar may affect the adjacent muscles, tendons and nerves leading to limitation in the ability to move. A contracture is a serious complication; it happens when the normal elastic connective tissue is…
The skin plays an important role in the regulation of body temperature and protecting it from sudden temperature changes. Our body needs to be kept at an optimum operating temperature in order for our cells to perform properly. Temperature affects the rate of chemical reactions inside the body. The average…
Vitamin D is one of the fat soluble vitamins; it plays an important role in maintaining the normal blood levels of calcium and phosphate which are needed for normal mineralization of bone, muscle contraction, nerve conduction and proper cellular function of the body, it also plays a role in the…
One of the important functions of the skin is to protect the body against infection. The skin is the first line of defense against infection. Infection happens when harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi enter the body and replicate. The skin protects against infections through the following mechanisms: It acts…
The Dermis: This is the second layer of the skin under the epidermis, it cushions the body from stress and strain, this layer contains nerve endings, sebaceous glands, sweat glands, hair follicles and blood and lymphatic vessels. The nerve endings in our dermis tell us how things feel when we…
The skin is the largest organ in the body that has many important functions which include the following: It protects the body from infection by preventing the invasion of harmful organisms. It protects the body from dehydration by preventing the loss of excessive fluids. It participates in the regulation of…