Intra-arterial infusions in the treatment of hydrofluoric acid burns.
Burns due to hydrofluoric acid are uncommon, but are severe injuries. The mode of action is discussed briefly and the routine management of these patients is outlined. The use of intra-arterial infusions of calcium gluconate is stressed, and case reports are given to support its use.
D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D000328:Adult; D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005942:Gluconates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial; D008297:Male
D005942:Gluconates; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid; D002125:Calcium Gluconate