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Kerosene Poisoning
Kerosene Poisoning
CASE: HISTORY
• gastrointestinal toxicity
• hydrocarbons are irritants of the GI tract → vomiting
• hydrocarbons are generally poorly absorbed by the GI tract
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
• chest x-ray
• to rule out asthma and to evaluate lung fields
• sputum culture
• to rule out bacterial pneumonia
Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
to assess ventilation and acid base status
MANAGEMENT
• ABC’s
• secure airway
• support breathing
• provide supplemental oxygen
• consider inhaled β2 agonists
• circulation
• monitor blood pressure and O2 saturation
MANAGEMENT
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