Systemic fluoride toxicity in a child with hydrofluoric acid burns: case report

Bordelon, B.M.; Saffle, J.R.; Morris, S.E.

Journal of Trauma 34(3): 437-439

1993


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282
PMID: 8483187
Document Number: 414083
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.

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