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Emergency treatment of hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns and injury prior to transfer to hospitalDecontaminationDecontamination is the immediate priority if the patient is responsive. This takes precedence over transfer to medical facilities, though an ambulance should be requested while decontamination is being exposure DO NOT DELAY decontamination if the patient is responsive. Immediately decontaminate with high flow water for a maximum of one minute. Ask others to ensure ample supplies of calcium gluconate gel are : If calcium gluconate gel is not available continue to flush with water until it is. Rapidly remove contaminated clothing, shoes and jewellery. Apply calcium gluconate gel and massage into the burnt area wearing gloves appropriateto the level of decontamination. Continue to massage while repeatedly applying gel until15 minutes after the pain in the burnt area is relieved, if necessary during the ambulancetransfer to hospital.
Emergency treatment of hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns and injury prior to transfer to hospital Decontamination Decontamination is the immediate priority if the patient is responsive. This takes precedence
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Guidelines for dispensing of medicines, Treatment, Annex 3, Guidance, Developing Analytical Toxicology Services:, Developing Analytical Toxicology Services: Principles and Guidance, Guidelines for Product Recall and Product, Guidelines for Product Recall and Product Withdrawal, 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION, Take-back Programs: Safe Disposal of, Take-back Programs: Safe Disposal of Unused, The College of Emergency Medicine