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

J Trauma. 1993 Mar;34(3):437-9. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199303000-00022.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Burns, Chemical / complications*
  • Burns, Chemical / etiology
  • Burns, Chemical / therapy
  • Calcium Gluconate / administration & dosage
  • Fluoride Poisoning / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hydrofluoric Acid / adverse effects*
  • Hypocalcemia / chemically induced*
  • Hypocalcemia / drug therapy
  • Infant
  • Male

Substances

  • Hydrofluoric Acid
  • Calcium Gluconate