Arterial Perfusion for Hydrofluoric Acid Burns

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Abstract
The perfusion method is briefly summarised: 1 An arteriogram (under brachial plexus block) is carried out, and the radial, ulnar or brachial artery chosen as infusion site, according to the location and extent of the damage. 2 The infusion is administered over 4 h: Radial or ulnar artery 10 ml 20% calcium gluconate in 40 ml normal saline, or brachial artery: 20 ml 20 % calcium gluconate in 80 ml normal saline. 3 Heparin 200 u per kg body weight as long as the arterial catheter is in place.
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