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Sudden death due to voluntary lighter fluid inhalation: A case report.
Artículo en Inglés | IMSEAR | ID: sea-153205
ABSTRACT
The abuse of hydrocarbon by inhalation in adolescent ages has increased in last year due to the euphoric effect it provokes. Butane, which is a kind of hydrocarbon compound, may be abused by inhalation and thus lead to addiction. Inhaling lighter fluid containing butane can cause lung toxicity, brain damage, myocardial effects, and neurologic problems. We reported, in parallel to literature, a 19-year-old patient who inhaled lighter fluid and who presented with lung haemorrhage, hypoxia and acute coronary syndrome.

Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Idioma: Inglés Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental) Idioma: Inglés Año: 2013 Tipo del documento: Artículo