title: Health implications of petroleum distillate ingestion.
abstract: The authors discuss the clinical approach to the management of hydrocarbon ingestions, including the role, implementation, and type of gastric decontamination utilized; the extent of medical evaluation, observation or hospitalization required; and the appropriate therapy for hydrocarbon pneumonitis. An appendix covers myocardial sensitization following inhalation abuse of hydrocarbons.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D005751:Gastric Lavage; D006321:Heart / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000506:poisoning*; D007486:Ipecac / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007648:Kerosene / Q000506:poisoning; D010578:Petroleum / Q000506:poisoning*; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000139:chemically induced; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007648:Kerosene; D010578:Petroleum; D007486:Ipecac