Hydrocarbon Poisoning-Current Management

Arena, Jay M.

doi:10.3928/0090-4481-19871101-07

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“…There were no symptoms in 16 (17.6%) children. These were in similarity in other studies as well [4][5][6][7][8][14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Most of the cases had involvement of the respiratory system as in other studies. 69 % cases had leukocytosis in complete hemogram as reported in other studies as well [4][5][6][7][8][14][15][16]. Chest x ray were done in all cases with AKP.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…The gasping and choking which frequently accompany ingestion predispose to aspiration. Vomiting, whether spontaneous or induced, increases the risk of aspiration and adds to the severity of pneumonia [14]. Following ingestion, there is little absorption from the gastrointestinal tract to the systemic circulation.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Analysis of profile of childhood kerosene poisoning in a tertiary care medical college hospital

kumar

Parvathy

2016

Int J Pediatr Res

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Background: Children are very vulnerable to acute accidental poisoning. One of the most important poisoning in children is accidental ingestion of kerosene which is a common household substance. Its prevention plays a major role in reducing its morbidity and mortality in children. Objective: To understand the profile of accidental kerosene poisoning in children with special reference to symptoms, complications, radiological changes, course and outcome after treatment. Materials and Methods: Children hospitalized with acute poisoning at the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) between January 1 st 2010 and December 31 st 2015 were retrospectively evaluated from hospital records. A detailed history was taken using the proforma having special reference to age, sex, poisoning agents and route of intake, time of admission of the poisoned patients,socio-economic status of the family and cases with acute kerosene poisoning (AKP) were analysed. Results: In the PICU out of a total of 5806 patients admitted, 401 (6.9%) were due to acute poisoning. Among them AKP was noted in 91 (22.7%) patients and was second only to pharmaceutical medicine poisoning in 128 (28.7%) cases. All the children were admitted to the PICU, but most only required supportive care. There was no mortality following AKP during the study period. Conclusion: All paediatric age groups are at risk of AKP. Most children suffer due to unintentional poisoning because of easy availability of kerosene in their house itself. As AKP is preventable it must be given due importance in health control programs at all levels of health care.

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“…There were no symptoms in 16 (17.6%) children. These were in similarity in other studies as well [4][5][6][7][8][14][15][16].…”

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confidence: 90%

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confidence: 52%

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Analysis of profile of childhood kerosene poisoning in a tertiary care medical college hospital

kumar

Parvathy

2016

Int J Pediatr Res

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“…Acute episodes of aspiration can occur when infants or children swallow volatile or oily liquids such as mineral oil, medium‐chain triglycerides, furniture polish,70, 71 or other hydrocarbon‐containing liquids. These liquids cause extensive airway mucosal and lung parenchymal inflammation and injury, resulting in pneumonia with the possibility of acute respiratory distress syndrome,72 and pulmonary parenchymal fibrosis 73.…”

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Dysphagia and aspiration in children

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Gosa

2011

Pediatric Pulmonology

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Aspiration is a significant cause of respiratory morbidity and sometimes mortality in children. It occurs when airway protective reflexes fail, especially, when dysphagia is also present. Clinical symptoms and physical findings of aspiration can be nonspecific. Advances in technology can lead to early diagnosis of dysphagia and aspiration, and, new therapeutic advances can significantly improve outcome and prognosis. This report first reviews the anatomy and physiology involved in the normal process of swallowing. Next, the protective reflexes that help to prevent aspiration are discussed followed by the pathophysiologic events that occur after an aspiration event. Various disease processes that can result in dysphagia and aspiration in children are discussed. Finally, the various methods for diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia in children are reviewed.

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“…As kerosene oil has low viscosity and low surface tension, even a small quantity once aspirated can quickly reach distal airways and spread over a large surface area of the lung causing severe pneumonitis. 6 The most frequent site of kerosene induced pneumonitis is right lower lobe followed by perihilar infiltrations. 7 In our case, pneumonitis occurred in left lower lobe with minimal effusion.…”

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Unusual case of accidental kerosene ingestion by an adult

Gowrinath

Kissinger

2015

J Clin Sci Res

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Accidental kerosene ingestion is uncommon in adults. We report the rare case of accidental ingestion of kerosene by a previously healthy 20-year-old woman resulting in left lower lobe pneumonitis with minimal pleural effusion. Pulmonary parenchymal lesions were seen only through computed tomography of the chest. Clinical recovery occurred quickly with supportive treatment but resolution of parenchymal lesions was evident on computed tomography of the chest at six months follow-up.

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Hydrocarbon Poisoning-Current Management

Cited by 23 publications

References 9 publications

Analysis of profile of childhood kerosene poisoning in a tertiary care medical college hospital

Analysis of profile of childhood kerosene poisoning in a tertiary care medical college hospital

Dysphagia and aspiration in children

Unusual case of accidental kerosene ingestion by an adult

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