Dermal Hydrofluoric Acid Toxicity Case Review: Looks Can Be Deceiving

Hydrofluoric acid is a caustic compound found in a wide variety of items for household and industrial uses. Dermal exposures can be visually unimpressive on presentation but still have fatal complications. This case review includes a description of a patient presenting with a dermal hydrofluoric aci...

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Published in:Journal of emergency nursing 2021-01, Vol.47 (1), p.28-32
Main Authors: Hoffmann, Sarah, Parikh, Parth, Bohnenberger, Kristin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acids
Analgesics
Bone surgery
Burns
Calcium
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cellulitis
Chemical burn
Clinical pharmacology
Clinical pharmacy services
Debridement
Electrolytes
Emergency medical care
Emergency services
Emergency Services, Hospital
Fluorides
Hydroflouric Acid
Laboratories
Pain
Patients
Permeability
Toxicology
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Summary:Hydrofluoric acid is a caustic compound found in a wide variety of items for household and industrial uses. Dermal exposures can be visually unimpressive on presentation but still have fatal complications. This case review includes a description of a patient presenting with a dermal hydrofluoric acid burn that was effectively treated with topical calcium gluconate gel. Also highlighted are the challenges faced with recognizing the severity and appropriately treating dermal hydrofluoric acid burns in the emergency department.
ISSN:0099-1767
1527-2966
DOI:10.1016/j.jen.2020.08.005