A national analysis of burn injuries among homeless persons presenting to emergency departments - Shah JK, Liu F, Cevallos P, Amakiri UO, Johnstone T, Nazerali R, Sheckter CC.
This study characterizes burns in homeless encounters presenting to US emergency departments (EDs). ME... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Acute cement dust poisoning: rigid bronchoscopy and mechanical insufflation-exufflation as an effective and novel treatment for its management - Quiroga NI, Pelliser C, Caballeria E, Bello I.
This clinical case shows the repercussions of acute exposure to cement dust in the respiratory tract and other mucous membranes. Following a cement dust pipe explosion, the patient endured a severe inhalation of dust. A combination of rigid bronchoscopy an... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Assessing high-voltage shore connection safety: an in-depth study of grounding practices in shore power systems - Hsu SH, Tzu FM, Chang WH, Chen YD.
There is growing concern regarding air pollutants (NOx, SOx, and PM) and carbon emissions from ocean-going vessels in harbor areas and the role of high-voltage shore connection (HVSC) systems in mitigating these emissions during vessel berthing. The HVSC o... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Epilepsy as a cause of burns: our experience in Ain Shams University burn unit - Mabrouk A, Hammad MR, Mabrouk A, Badawy MS.
Lack of patient education, unaffordable or inaccessible medications, especially in low- and middle-income countries such as Egypt, leave patients with epilepsy at a higher risk of suffering burn-related injuries especially with the unpredictable nature of ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Fluid based sandwich panel core structure for blast load mitigation - AlAhmed YS, Bahroun Z, Hassan NM.
Researchers have extensively explored various approaches to enhance the blast resistance of structures, concentrating on optimizing structural designs and employing a wide range of materials. This research investigates the impact of incorporating water as ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Gastrointestinal mucosal damages caused by ingestion of corrosive substances: a case study of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide - Yusuf F, Abubakar A, Maghfirah D, Heltomi M, Isitua CC.
Ingestion of corrosive substances is most common in children, while in adults causes more severe damages. Massive ingestion of corrosive substances results in severe damage to the gastrointestinal tract and oropharynx if not treated properly. Corrosive sub... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Models predicting mortality risk of patients with burns to ≥ 50% of the total body surface - Wang Y, Cai C, Zhu Z, Duan D, Xu W, Shen T, Wang X, Xu Q, Zhang H, Han C.
BACKGROUND: Several models predicting mortality risk of burn patients have been proposed. However, models that consider all such patients may not well predict the mortality of patients with extensive burns. METHOD: This retrospective multicentre st... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Recovery of functional independence following major burn: a systematic review - Jawad AM, Kadhum M, Evans J, Cubitt JJ, Martin N.
BACKGROUND: Major burn injury, despite advancements in care and prevention, can have a profound impact on long-term morbidity, affecting quality of life and socioeconomic standing. We aim to explore factors predicting recovery of independence, the expected... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Seizure, a shocking effect of a lightning strike on aerodrome: a case report - Chlouchi A, Hmadate I, Chafi K, Rafai M, Outaghyame O, Benabbouha A, Bazine A, Elhjouji A.
Lightning injuries have a high morbidity and mortality because of the electrical effects on the circulatory, respiratory, and central nervous systems. Most lightning-related deaths occur immediately after injury due to fatal arrhythmias or respiratory fail... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Serious burns associated with a fracture : how to react in emergency - Hans N, Fauville JP, Peeters R, Isacu C, Sa ïdane G, Nizet JL.
The incidence of burns associated with one or even several fractures is rare and linked to high-energy mechanisms (traffic accidents, terrorist attacks, etc.). Treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach both at the medical and paramedical levels. The ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Significance of contusion at the vocal cord and perivocal cord area in cases of non-intubated death - Abder-Rahman HA, Habash IH, Alshaeb AM, Al-Abdallat IM, Ali AAH.
Every finding during a neck autopsy may be essential for accurately diagnosing and explaining the mechanism of death. In this prospective study in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology of Jordan University Hospital, 17 out of 95 neck autopsies... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

Survey on preparedness, concerns, and support demands for autonomous management of chemical substances - Hinoue M, Yamada S, Hara K, Miyauchi H.
The management of workplace chemicals shifted from a regulatory-based to a self-managed approach as of April 2023. To assess readiness, concerns, and necessary support for this change, a free-response questionnaire survey was conducted for the participants... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news

An automobile's tail lights: sacrificing safety for playful design? - Burns-Hemingway F, Feltmate BBT, Klein RM.
OBJECTIVE: The counterintuitive "Union Jack"-inspired turn signals on versions of BMW's Mini vehicles was investigated to reveal potential impacts on human performance. BACKGROUND: When some Mini drivers indicate a change in direction, they do so w... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Commentary Source Type: news

Why Ethereum ’s circulating supply keeps falling to new lows
None Increased demand for the Ethereum network has led to a surge in burn rate. • None This has brought about a decline in the coin’s circulating supply. Ethereum’s [ETH] circulating supply has fallen to a new post-merge low, according to data from Ultrasound.money. In the last month, 86,219 ETH…#ethereum #ultrasoundmoney #ytd #layer1 #merge #defillama #ethereums #lidofinance #artemis #dexes (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Shiba Inu NFTs Shiboshis Continue to Burn SHIB
On-chain data confirms that the Shiba Inu NFT project Shiboshis has continued to burn SHIB tokens even amid diverted focus from its burn functionalities. The Shiba Inu community has continued to focus its attention on the burning campaign, as several proponents champion the narrative of increased…#shibarium #shibainu #shiba #ethereum #shytoshikusama #sheboshis #sheboshi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news