Three Cases of Hydrofluoric Acid Chemical Burns Treated with Percutaneous Calcium Gluconate Administration Combined with Local Subcutaneous Injection

Abstract

 Chemical burns caused by hydrofluoric acid are rare; however, they cause rapid and deep tissue necrosis. In this report, three cases of chemical burns caused by hydrofluoric acid and their treatments are described. Hydrofluoric acid chemical burns are characterized by erythema, white skin maceration, and severe pain. In this study, a lubricating jelly containing calcium gluconate was prepared to treat these chemical burns. We administered a combination treatment consisting of percutaneous administration of the lubricating jelly containing calcium gluconate and local subcutaneous injection. This combination treatment may provide short-term pain relief and be useful in the treatment of chemical burns caused by hydrofluoric acid.