Citation

Kurbat RS, Pollack CV. J. Emerg. Med. 1998; 16(2): 167-169.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Maricopa Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0736-4679(97)00282-5

PMID

9543396

Abstract

Fluorinated hydrocarbons cause toxicity in humans via their dysrhythmogenic potential and their local physical effects on the skin and mucous membranes. The former is generally the more life-threatening toxic consequence. We present a case of fluorinated hydrocarbon injury resulting from an intentional inhalation exposure that created facial frostbite, which threatened the patient's airway. The clinical range and management of these tissue-toxic effects are reviewed.

Language: en