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The patient may be sent to a hospital that specializes in burn care.
Expectations (prognosis):

The amount of poisoning depends on how much of the chemicals got into the blood. Recovery is likely if the effects can be neutralized.
References:

Michael JB. Deadly pediatric poisons: nine common agents that kill at low doses. Emerg Med Clin North Am. 2004; 22(4): 1019-50.

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Mokhlesi B. Adult toxicology in critical care: Part II: specific poisonings. Chest. 2003; 123(3): 897-922.

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