[Poisoning with petroleum preparations--again!].
Accidentally occurring hydrocarbon poisoning during early childhood is a frequent and in most cases benign event. Nevertheless there is a potential risk of more serious consequences. We describe such a case. Respiratory symptoms are of the greatest concern. They include cough, tachypnoea, and in the more serious cases cyanosis and respiratory failure. Moreover, symptoms from the gastrointestinal tract are common. Treatment includes prevention of aspiration, symptomatic treatment and in more serious cases respiratory support.
Andersen
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Odense Universitetshospital, anaestesiologisk og intensiv afdeling V.
Mandøe
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D000061:Accidents, Home; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000506:poisoning*; D010578:Petroleum / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000628:therapy
D006838:Hydrocarbons; D010578:Petroleum
Forgiftning med petroleumspraeparater--igen!