Treatment of hydrofluoric acid burns

A chemical-plant worker sustained hydrofluoric acid burns during cleaning procedures. Intra-arterial perfusion and intralesional injections of calcium gluconate solution prevented progression of the burns into deeper tissue layers.

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Published inDeutsche medizinische Wochenschrift Vol. 111; no. 5; p. 182
Main Authors Thiele, B, Winter, U J, Mahrle, G, Steigleder, G K
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 31.01.1986
Subjects
Accidents, Occupational
Burns, Chemical - drug therapy
Calcium Gluconate - therapeutic use
Chemical Industry
Humans
Hydrofluoric Acid - adverse effects
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:A chemical-plant worker sustained hydrofluoric acid burns during cleaning procedures. Intra-arterial perfusion and intralesional injections of calcium gluconate solution prevented progression of the burns into deeper tissue layers.
ISSN:0012-0472