SAQ 841 – Trauma – hydrofluoric acid burn assessment

A 35-year-old man presents to the ED 30 minutes after accidental workplace exposure to hydrofluoric acid. He reports extreme pain in his hands and arms.

List five (5) initial assessment points that will assist in risk stratification for this patient.

(Marked out of 5.0)

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List three (3) ECG features that would suggest systemic fluorosis.

(Marked out of 3.0)

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Complete the table with one advantage and one disadvantage for each treatment option for pain from hydrofluoric acid burns that is refractory to topical calcium gel.

(Marked out of 4.0)
</p> <table class="saq-prop-table"> <thead> <tr> <th>Treatment option</th> <th>Advantage</th> <th>Disadvantage</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Subcutaneous infiltration of calcium gluconate</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Regional infusion (Bier's block) with calcium gluconate</td> <td></td> <td></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>

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Total Score: 0 / 12

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