Finger burns caused by concentrated hydrofluoric acid, treated with intra-arterial calcium gluconate infusion: case report

Finger burns caused by concentrated hydrofluoric acid, treated with intra-arterial calcium gluconate infusion: case report

CONTEXT: Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is widely used in industry and at home. Severe lesions can occur after contact with highly concentrated solutions, leading to tissue necrosis and bone destruction. Specific treatment is based on neutralization of fluoride ions with calcium or magnesium solutions. CASE...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Mello De Capitani, Elcio Shiyoti Hirano, Isabela de Souza Cortez Zuim, Laura Bertanha, Ronan José Vieira, Paulo Roberto Madureira, Fábio Bucaretchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Paulista de Medicina
Series:São Paulo Medical Journal
Subjects:
Hydrofluoric acid
Fingers
Calcium gluconate
Infusions intra-arterial
Caustics
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