Arterial perfusion for hydrofluoric acid burns.
The perfusion method is briefly summarised: 1 An arteriogram (under brachial plexus block) is carried out, and the radial, ulnar or brachial artery chosen as infusion site, according to the location and extent of the damage. 2 The infusion is administered over 4 h: Radial or ulnar artery 10 ml 20% calcium gluconate in 40 ml normal saline, or brachial artery: 20 ml 20% calcium gluconate in 80 ml normal saline. 3 Heparin 200 u per kg body weight as long as the arterial catheter is in pace.
D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000628:therapy*; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005942:Gluconates / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007261:Infusions, Intra-Arterial
D005942:Gluconates; D006493:Heparin; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid; D002125:Calcium Gluconate