Abstract
The treatment of hydrofluoric acid (HF) burns has been in a state of flux in the past, with numerous remedies being tried. This presentation offers a somewhat different approach which centers around the use of certain high-molecular-weight quaternary ammonium compounds. The treatment consists basically in thorough and immediate flushing with water, followed by iced alcohol or aqueous Hyamine soaks. A review of over 200 case records confirms the efficacy of this treatment when compared to that in prior use, especially in the treatment of second-degree burns.