Corrosive attacks in the UK – Psychosocial perspectives and decontamination strategies

•Acid attacks involve the throwing of a corrosive with the aim to disfigure or kill.•Acids are preferable to physical assault as it does not require close contact.•Victims are at increased risk of psychological distress and mental health conditions.•Decontamination may be performed with chelating ag...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Burns 2020-02, Vol.46 (1), p.213-218
Hauptverfasser:	Lewis, C.J., Hodgkinson, E.L., Allison, K.P.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acid Burn Chemical Decontamination Psychology
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