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Hydrofluoric acid burn: a case report
Roohi Qureshi1, Ronald House, Eric Uhlig
1Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract:
A case of occupational hydrofluoric acid exposure is presented, accentuating the importance of eliciting an occupational history during the initial emergency department evaluation. Patients who present with major hydrofluoric acid burns are at risk for systemic complications, including potentially fatal hypocalcemia. Information regarding the accident and workplace circumstances may well allow the physician to anticipate the exposed patient's course. These patients should be considered occupational index cases that will require follow up by government occupational health services. Identification of potential hazards, risk assessment and enforcement of recommendations for change (such as engineering controls, personal protective equipment, education) may be key to preventing similar injuries in the future.
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