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  • Title: Hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia due to hydrofluoric acid.
    Author: Sanz-Gallén P, Nogué S, Munné P, Faraldo A.
    Journal: Occup Med (Lond); 2001 Jun; 51(4):294-5. PubMed ID: 11463875.
    Abstract:
    Hydrofluoric acid readily penetrates the skin and mucous membranes, causing deep tissue layer destruction. Dermal exposure can produce hypocalcaemia, hypomagnesaemia, hyperkalaemia, cardiac dysrhythmias and death. We report the case of a 52-year-old man who presented hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia due to occupational dermal contact with hydrofluoric acid. Hypocalcaemia and hypomagnesaemia were corrected by i.v. administration of calcium gluconate and magnesium sulphate.
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