Citation

Wang XG, Zhang YH, Han CM. Zhonghua Shao Shang Za Zhi 2013; 29(4): 371-374.

Affiliation

Department of Burns, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University College of Medicine, Hangzhou, 310009, China. Email: hanchunmao1@126.com.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Zhonghua yi xue hui)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

24351537

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.

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