Practical method to deal with asphalt burns on the hands using melted butter and plastic gloves: A case report

• Main Authors: Tomohiko Sakai (Author), Shinji Nakajima (Author), Masashi Ueyama (Author), Yuichi Kuroki (Author), Akinori Osuka (Author), Hiroshi Ogura (Author), Jun Oda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Burns from hot asphalt, although rare, typically occur in workers in the paving industry. Removal of asphalt, while not mandatory, improves patient comfort and allows early assessment of underlying tissue damage. Previous reports have emphasized the use of surface-active agents or butt...