Near-fatal intoxication by 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane.
This report describes a case of near-fatal intoxication following accidental exposure to 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane in a child. This solvent, generally safe, is widely used to 1, 1, 1-trichloroethane in a child. This solvent, generally safe, is widely used in industrial and domestic preparations. Exposure to high levels of vapor can result in respiratory depression and/or fatal dysrhythmias. Treatment is generally supportive. Ventilation is maintained to enhance respiratory excretion.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D014240:Trichloroethanes / Q000506:poisoning*; D014835:Volatilization
D006843:Hydrocarbons, Chlorinated; D014240:Trichloroethanes; C024566:1,1,1-trichloroethane