Hydrofluoric acid ingestions: Retrospective evaluations from cases reported to the National Poison Data System 2007–2017
Zachary Illg,
Joseph Carpenter,
Tim P. Moran
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundHydrofluoric acid (HF) is associated with systemic toxicity, particularly with high‐concentration formulations. However, most existing data describe dermal exposures; there is a paucity of data related to outcomes after ingestions.ObjectiveTo determine the morbidity and mortality associated with HF ingestions as reported to the National Poison Data System (NPDS). A secondary objective is to assess for clinical criteria that are associated with serious outcomes after HF ingestion.MethodsWe performed a… Show more
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