title: Hydrocarbon poisonings.
abstract: Many different compounds are classified as petroleum distillates. Most ingestions can be managed by careful observation and respiratory support.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Simon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000139:chemically induced; D006529:Hepatomegaly / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000506:poisoning*; D007486:Ipecac / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000209:etiology; D011379:Prognosis; D013163:Splenomegaly / Q000139:chemically induced; D014839:Vomiting / Q000139:chemically induced
chemical_list: D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007486:Ipecac