Direct Current Iontophoresis in The Management of Calcium Ion Extravasation: Case Reports and Narrative Review

Tuan Nguyen Thanh1, Thúy Bùi Thị Hồng, Thắng Nguyễn Viết, Thắng Nguyễn Anh, Oanh Phan Thị Lâm, Kiều Dương Thị, Nguyệt Nguyễn Ánh, Diệu Phạm Thị Thúy, Hằng Phạm Thị Lê, Chi Nguyễn Thị Phương
1 Bệnh viện Trung ương Quân đội 108

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Objectives: To evaluate the preliminary clinical efficacy of direct current iontophoresis in the treatment of calcium extravasation, and to analyze the potential mechanism of action of this method through a literature review. Methods: We report two clinical cases of Calcium chloride (CaCl2) extravasation treated with iontophoresis aimed at facilitating the migration of calcium ions out of the injured tissue, combined with a review of the literature on pathophysiology and current management strategies. Results: In the early intervention case (4 hours post-incident), the lesion healed completely after 10 treatment sessions without sequelae. In the late presentation case (40 hours post-incident), this method helped to localize the injury and significantly reduce the necrotic area compared to the initial prognosis. The literature review indicates that iontophoresis has a theoretical basis for facilitating ion transport under the influence of an electric field, thereby potentially assisting in reducing calcium ion concentration in the interstitial tissue. Conclusion: Direct current iontophoresis is a non-invasive, low-cost method with potential as a supportive treatment for calcium extravasation, especially when applied early. Further large-scale controlled studies are needed to establish the efficacy and mechanism of action of this method.


 


 

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