Toxicology
- They are caustics as they cause damage on contact with tissue surfaces
- Caustic chemicals produce tissue injury by altering the ionized state and structure of molecules. In aqueous solutions, the hydrogen ion (H+) causes most toxic effects for the majority of acids, whereas the hydroxide ion (OH-) are responsible for alkaline agents.
Alkaline ingestions
- Mineral bases causes protein dissolution, collagen destruction, fat saponification with deeply penetrating injuries resulting in liquefaction of tissue and necrosis; and hence higher risk of perforation.Small vessel thrombosis and heat production occurs.
- The most . . .
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