Advances in the research of treatment of hydrofluoric acid burn.
- Author:
Xin-gang WANG
1
;
Yuan-hai ZHANG
1
;
Chun-mao HAN
2
Author Information
1. Department of Burns, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China.
2. Department of Burns, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China. Email: hanchunmao1@126.com.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Burns, Chemical;
therapy;
Humans;
Hydrofluoric Acid
- From:
Chinese Journal of Burns
2013;29(4):371-374
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is one of the most common inorganic acids used widely in industrial circle. HF not only causes cutaneous burn, but also induces systemic toxicity by its unique injury mechanism. Accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment are critical after HF burns. To date, the strategies for treating HF burns have been developed, mainly including topical treatments and systematic support. However, there is no standard treatment strategy with wide acceptance in the world. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the advances in the research of strategies for the treatment of HF burns.
