Fortini YV, Manssbach Y

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ABSTRACT

Hydrocarbons are organic compounds formed by carbon and hydrogen. Most of them derived from petroleum and coal. Naphtha, paint thinners, motor oils, kerosene and turpentine are among the most used. Chemical burns are secondary to contact with the cutaneous surface, inhalation or ingestion of these chemical agents, which are commonly used in industry, agriculture and domestic use. The severity of chemical burns depends on the amount, concentration and duration of skin contact. Acute poisonings usually cause chemical pneumonitis since hydrocarbons are fat-soluble substances that destroy the alveolar wall and interstitium. The objective of this paper is to describe the medical behavior and the evolution of a boy with skin burns for hydrocarbons spillage.