Kathryn W Weibrecht1, Sean H Rhyee. 1. Division of Medical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts 01655, USA. weibreck@ummhc.org
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Pneumonitis is a well-known complication following aspiration of ingested liquid hydrocarbons. There are few data about acute pulmonary toxicity from unintentional hydrocarbon inhalation; most human cases involve products containing a fluoropolymer in combination with hydrocarbons. METHODS: Case report of a 45-year-old male who presented with respiratory distress after a 15-min inhalational exposure to a canvas waterproofing spray containing liquefied petroleum gas, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and isopropanol. RESULTS: Patients had symptoms, exam findings, and chest X-ray that were consistent with an acute pneumonitis. CONCLUSION: Acute pulmonary injury can occur after a short exposure to an inhaled hydrocarbon and associated symptoms appear to respond to supportive measures, including oxygen, corticosteroids, and bronchodilators.
BACKGROUND:Pneumonitis is a well-known complication following aspiration of ingested liquid hydrocarbons. There are few data about acute pulmonary toxicity from unintentional hydrocarbon inhalation; most human cases involve products containing a fluoropolymer in combination with hydrocarbons. METHODS: Case report of a 45-year-old male who presented with respiratory distress after a 15-min inhalational exposure to a canvas waterproofing spray containing liquefied petroleum gas, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and isopropanol. RESULTS:Patients had symptoms, exam findings, and chest X-ray that were consistent with an acute pneumonitis. CONCLUSION: Acute pulmonary injury can occur after a short exposure to an inhaled hydrocarbon and associated symptoms appear to respond to supportive measures, including oxygen, corticosteroids, and bronchodilators.
Authors: Søren T Larsen; Constantin Dallot; Susan W Larsen; Fabrice Rose; Steen S Poulsen; Asger W Nørgaard; Jitka S Hansen; Jorid B Sørli; Gunnar D Nielsen; Camilla Foged Journal: Toxicol Sci Date: 2014-05-25 Impact factor: 4.849
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