Effectiveness of morphine in non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema due to chlorine gas inhalation.
We report the case of an 11-yr-old boy who developed a non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema following inhalation of chlorine gas at a swimming pool. Rapid clinical improvement was noted after i.v. administration of morphine.
Pino
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Pediatric Department, Hospital Dr AM Pineda, Barquisimeto, Venezuela.
Puerta
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D'Apollo
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Ferrer
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Arias
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Irastorza
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Ramirez
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D002648:Child; D002713:Chlorine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004781:Environmental Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009020:Morphine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000188:drug therapy*
D002713:Chlorine; D009020:Morphine