RECOMMENDATION FOR A SAFER TREATMENT OF WHITE PHOSPHORUS BURNS

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Abstract:

One to three per cent solutions of copper sulfate have been used in the treatment of wound areas of casualties suffering white phosphorus burns. Excessive copper absorption with acute toxicity reportedly has occurred in some cases where such solutions have been left in contact with appreciable areas of open wound for extended intervals of time. Laboratory tests suggest that 0.05 per cent copper sulfate is equally effective. Field trials are recommended.

Author(s):
Blackwell, R. Quentin
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH UNIT NO 2 MANILA(PHILIPPINES) DEPT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0668020
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAMRU-2-TR-300
Task Number(s):
MR00520009921
Project Number(s):
NAVMED-MR005.20-0099
Monitor Series:
TR-300, NAMRU-2
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*WHITE PHOSPHORUS INJURIES, SOLUTIONS(MIXTURES), TOXICITY, COPPER COMPOUNDS, SULFATES, TAIWAN, CHEMOTHERAPY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Weapons Effects (Biological)
Report Date:
1967 Sep 20