Burns caused by hydrofluoric acid can be life-threatening. Of special significance is the often underestimated local and sometimes delayed deep action of the highly diffusible free fluoride ions and the accompanying systemic toxicity. The specific antidote calcium gluconate can be topically applied, injected into tissue or infused intra-arterially. Because of the extreme danger of systemic toxicity even after seemingly trivial injuries, monitoring in the intensive care station, especially by measuring the calcium concentration in blood and electrocardiography, and therapy is recommended.
Versuche, den Geburtsschrrierz ganz aufzuheben, sind immer wieder daran gescheitert, daß damit Gefahren für Mutter und Kind entstanden, die in keinem Verhältnis zu dem zweifelhaften Vorteil einer nicht immer funktionierenden Methode der Schmerzbetäubung standen. Es ist vielleicht kein Zufall, daß bisher eine ideale Betäubung des Wehenschmerzes noch nicht erfunden wurde. Wissen wir
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