title: Intravenous regional calcium gluconate perfusion for hydrofluoric acid burns.
abstract: We report a case in which acute digital hydrofluoric acid burns were treated with regional intravenous perfusion of calcium gluconate to relieve pain and protect from further tissue damage. This is the first documented instance of this technique being used. The conventional treatments for digital hydrofluoric acid burns all have their shortcomings; intravenous regional perfusion of calcium gluconate may be an effective method of treatment for digital hydrofluoric acid burns.
authors.affiliation: Poisons Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Henry
authors.forename: K K
authors.initials: KK
authors.lastname: Hla
mesh_terms: D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D010477:Perfusion; D013933:Thumb; D014111:Tourniquets
chemical_list: D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid; D002125:Calcium Gluconate