Systemic fluoride toxicity in a child with hydrofluoric acid burns: case report.
We report the case of a 14-month-old child with hydrofluoric acid burns who suffered cardiac arrest in association with profound hypocalcemia and hyperfluoridemia. Successful treatment included topical, subeschar, and intravenous calcium gluconate administration.
Bordelon
B M
BM
Department of Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City 84132.
Saffle
J R
JR
Morris
S E
SE
D002057:Burns, Chemical / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D002125:Calcium Gluconate / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005458:Fluoride Poisoning / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male
D006858:Hydrofluoric Acid; D002125:Calcium Gluconate