<unk><unk>  is classically among only 2 chemical burns (other is Hydrofluoric Acid) that required an antidote
The antidote of copper sulfate is controversial and is not universally recommended
Incendiary agent that spontaneously burns in air and used during WWI, WWII, Vietnam, Korean wars; most recently in Iraq (OIF)
Usually not seen unless in military or patients exposed to fireworks
Damage due to both chemical and thermal burns
The lethal dose when<unk><unk>  is ingested orally is 1mg per kg of body weight
Particles that penetrate tissue continue to cause caustic damage until debrided
The antidote of copper sulfate is controversial and is not universally recommended
White phosphorus toxicity
Thermal Burns
Gold toxicity
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Phosphorus toxicity
Chemical Burns
Salicylate toxicity
Hydrofluoric Acid