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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2020; 8(7): 1337-1342
Published online Apr 6, 2020. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v8.i7.1337
Systemic treatment for severe concentrated sulfuric acid burns in an adult male at high altitude: A case report
Ruo-Mei Zhao, Yi Li, Sheng-Wu Chao, Hong-Jin Wang
Ruo-Mei Zhao, The Graduate School Of Qinghai University, Xining 810016, Qinghai Province, China
Yi Li, Sheng-Wu Chao, Hong-Jin Wang, Department of Burns and plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Xining 810001, Qinghai Province, China
Author contributions: Wang HJ and Zhao RM were the patient’s attending physician, reviewed the literature and contributed to manuscript drafting, and performed the revision of the manuscript for important intellectual content; Li Y and Chao SW designed and guided surgical procedures; All authors issued final approval for the version to be submitted.
Supported by Qinghai Association for Science and Technology Support Project for Young and Middle-aged Talents in Science and Technology, No. 2019QHSKXRCTJ03.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
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Corresponding author: Hong-Jin Wang, MD, Associate Professor, Surgeon, Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai University, Tongren Road No. 29, Xining 810001, Qinghai Province, China. 19685400@qq.com
Received: November 24, 2019
Peer-review started: November 24, 2019
First decision: December 30, 2019
Revised: February 11, 2020
Accepted: March 5, 2020
Article in press: March 5, 2020
Published online: April 6, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Severe concentrated sulfuric acid burns are rare in the world. We herein present a rare case of extensive concentrated sulfuric acid burns caused by a tank in a factory containing an 80% concentration of sulfuric acid. The worker received a series of treatments that included first aid immediately following the burn, as well as rigorous wound managements after admission, which included protection for the whole body and organs, prevention and treatment of eye burns, and the appropriate oxygen therapy. After the 65-d of treatments, the burn wounds completely healed, and the patient was transferred to another specialized hospital for further eye treatment.