T32.7: Corrosions involving 70-79% of body surface

Corrosions involving 70-79% of the body surface is a severe medical condition typically resulting from direct contact with corrosive substances like strong acids or alkalis. These substances can cause significant damage to the skin, mucous membranes, and eyes leading to extensive tissue destruction. Depending upon the substance and the duration of exposure, the extent of the corrosion can vary, but in this specific case, it concerns up to 79% of the body surface. Patients may suffer severe pain, burning sensations, as well as blisters and discoloration of the skin. Such a high percentage of body surface involvement usually indicates a critical and life-threatening condition, often affecting vital functions like body temperature regulation, protection against infection, and fluid balance. Rapid progression is common, and without prompt and appropriate medical intervention, complications, such as shock, infection, and organ failure, may occur.