Citation

Andersen SS, Mandøe H. Ugeskr. Laeger 1994; 156(17): 2598-2599.

Vernacular Title

Forgiftning med petroleumspraeparater--igen!

Affiliation

Odense Universitetshospital, anaestesiologisk og intensiv afdeling V.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8016970

Abstract

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.

Language: da