For a chemical burn caused by hydrofluoric acid, which of the following is true compared to thermal burns?
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Correct answer: They may need specific antidotes beyond standard care due to deep penetration and systemic toxicity.
Some chemical burns (e.g., hydrofluoric acid) cause both deep tissue damage and systemic toxicity requiring specific interventions beyond usual thermal burn treatment.
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