- Ingestion of Hydrofluoric acid: A rapid and fetal poisoning
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Jae-Hee Lee, Jin-Hee Jung, Eun-Kyung Eo
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J Korean Soc Clin Toxicol. 2007;5(2):135-137. Published online December 31, 2007
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- Hydrofluoric acid is a weak inorganic acid used for etching and as rust removals. Systemic toxicity after oral ingestion induces rapid development of hypocalcemia and hyperkalemia, leading to ventricular fibrillation and finally asystole. We report a case of intentional ingestion of hydrofluoric acid producing an altered mental state at the time of the patient's arrival in the emergency department. The patient died approximately 80 minutes after the exposure with asystol.
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KSCT
Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology