CIM11 ND99.1

Chemical burn due to skin contact with corrosive substance

chapitre: 22 Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes
bloc: Burns of external body surface, specified by site
definition: A chemical skin burn is an acute, severe irritant reaction to skin contact with corrosive or caustic substances sufficient to cause cell necrosis. The corrosive potential of substances depends on their chemical properties, concentration and pH, and on the duration and type of skin contact. Occlusion
type: category
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