Hydrofluoric acid ingestions: Retrospective evaluations from cases reported to the National Poison Data System 2007-2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hydrofluoric 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.

Objective

To 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.

Methods

We performed a retrospective review of HF ingestions reported to the NPDS from 2007 to 2017. Data including patient demographics, exposure and caller sites, electrolyte abnormalities, treatments, and serious (moderate or major effect or death as documented in NPDS) and no

SUBMITTER: Illg Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10598512 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature