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(X13) Contact with steam and hot vapours
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33 735 in individuals diagnosis contact with steam and hot vapours confirmed
13 307 deaths with diagnosis contact with steam and hot vapours
39% mortality rate associated with the disease contact with steam and hot vapours
Diagnosis contact with steam and hot vapours is diagnosed Men are 36.97% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis contact with steam and hot vapours
11 923 (51.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis contact with steam and hot vapours
1 384 (13.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease contact with steam and hot vapours - Men aged 60-64 and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-29, 35-79, 90-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-9, 30-34, 80-89, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 5-19, 45-54, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 20-44, 55-59
Disease Features contact with steam and hot vapours
Absence or low individual and public risk
Contact with steam and hot vapours - what does this mean
Contact with steam and hot vapours can cause thermal burns, which is a type of skin injury caused by exposure to extreme heat. thermal burns can cause tissue damage and can range from mild to severe, depending on the temperature and duration of contact with the steam or hot vapours.
What happens during the disease - contact with steam and hot vapours
The pathogenesis of contact with steam and hot vapours is a result of direct thermal injury to the skin. this thermal injury can cause damage to the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layers of the skin, leading to pain, redness, swelling, and blistering. in more severe cases, this thermal injury can cause tissue necrosis and scarring. additionally, steam and hot vapours can cause inhalation injury to the lungs, leading to inflammation, irritation, and respiratory distress.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Gather patient history and symptoms
- Conduct a physical examination
- Order laboratory tests
- Perform imaging tests
- Inquire about contact with steam and hot vapours
- Administer a skin test
- Prescribe medications
Treatment and Medical Assistance
The goal of the treatment is to reduce symptoms of the disease through contact with steam and hot vapours.
- Steam inhalation
- Hot shower
- Steam sauna
- Hot compress
- Steam room
- Hot water bottle
17 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Contact with steam and hot vapours - Prevention
The best way to prevent contact with steam and hot vapours is to wear protective gear such as gloves, goggles, and long-sleeved clothing when working with steam or hot vapours. additionally, employers should provide adequate ventilation and exhaust systems to reduce the risk of exposure.