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  • Title: Hypocalcemia, hypomagnesemia, and hypokalemia following hydrofluoric acid chemical injury.
    Author: Dalamaga M, Karmaniolas K, Nikolaidou A, Papadavid E.
    Journal: J Burn Care Res; 2008; 29(3):541-3. PubMed ID: 18388571.
    Abstract:
    Dermal exposure to hydrofluoric acid could potentially result in severe serum calcium and magnesium depletion induced by binding with fluoride anion. This report describes the case of a 48-year-old man who developed hypocalcemia and hypomagnesemia accompanied by hypokalemia-an interesting finding-following a chemical injury with exposure to 70% hydrofluoric acid. Successful treatment included administration of calcium gluconate and magnesium both intravenously and topically.
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