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학술연구/단체지원/교육 등 연구자 활동을 지속하도록 DBpia가 지원하고 있어요.
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연구자들이 자신의 연구와 전문성을 널리 알리고, 새로운 협력의 기회를 만들 수 있는 네트워킹 공간이에요.
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- 자료유형
- 학술저널
- 저자정보
- 발행연도
- 2021.7
- 수록면
- 61 - 67 (7page)
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Background: Ethylene oxide is a chemical agent that is widely used for the sterilization of medical equipment and the manufacture of chemicals. Although ethylene oxide burns are frequent and can be severe, many workers are unaware of their risks.
Case presentation: A 45-year-old man presented with painful exudative lesions on the right foot after working with ethylene oxide solution in a chemical plant. The patient stated that the solution had percolated through his shoe and he had not washed the solution off for 5 hours. Symptoms, including pain and erythema, appeared after a delay of more than 12 hours from the time of initial exposure. The skin of his right foot was irrigated with saline and covered with a wet dressing and topical antibiotics in the emergency department. The patient was followed up for 4 weeks at an outpatient clinic.
Conclusions: Ethylene oxide causes skin irritation, dermatitis, and burns in severe cases. Since skin reactions can be delayed for more than 12 hours after exposure, it is important to remove contaminated shoes and clothing immediately and wash the exposed area even in the absence of symptoms. It is also necessary to provide the appropriate protective equipment and educate workers on the dangers of ethylene oxide.
Case presentation: A 45-year-old man presented with painful exudative lesions on the right foot after working with ethylene oxide solution in a chemical plant. The patient stated that the solution had percolated through his shoe and he had not washed the solution off for 5 hours. Symptoms, including pain and erythema, appeared after a delay of more than 12 hours from the time of initial exposure. The skin of his right foot was irrigated with saline and covered with a wet dressing and topical antibiotics in the emergency department. The patient was followed up for 4 weeks at an outpatient clinic.
Conclusions: Ethylene oxide causes skin irritation, dermatitis, and burns in severe cases. Since skin reactions can be delayed for more than 12 hours after exposure, it is important to remove contaminated shoes and clothing immediately and wash the exposed area even in the absence of symptoms. It is also necessary to provide the appropriate protective equipment and educate workers on the dangers of ethylene oxide.
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Lee JS / 1994 / Clinical study of chemical burn / J Korean Surg Soc 47(5):609~615
Roh SW / 1995 / A clinical study of chemical burns / J Korean Surg Soc 48(4):461~468
Elijah IE / 2012 / Total Burns Care / Elsevier :455~460
Health assessment document for ethylene oxide
Occupational safety and health guideline for ethylene oxide, potential human carcinogen
Roh SW / 1995 / A clinical study of chemical burns / J Korean Surg Soc 48(4):461~468
Elijah IE / 2012 / Total Burns Care / Elsevier :455~460
Health assessment document for ethylene oxide
Occupational safety and health guideline for ethylene oxide, potential human carcinogen
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