1.
Respir Care
; 59(9): e137-9, 2014 Sep.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24327748
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Trop Doct
; 39(4): 236-8, 2009 Oct.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-19762580
RESUMO
We report a prospective and descriptive study about childhood acute poisoning with kerosene in Djibouti. Acute poisoning is a common and stable occurrence in low socioeconomic groups in Africa, where negligence is the main cause of poisoning. The respiratory system was the main target, with 41% of patients having pneumonia, which may become life-threatening, but with low mortality rate. Asymptomatic patients (35%) can be discharged, while those with pulmonary or neurological signs must be admitted for observation and supportive treatment based on oxygen administration. Our study suggests management and provides a discussion for therapeutic options and emphasizes the importance of prevention.