RESUMO
In a retrospective study over 7 years, data from patients admitted to the Emergency Department with CO intoxication, together with meteorological data were analysed. A statistically significant difference in weather conditions was noticed between CO-intoxication days and reference days. Different weather conditions were found to be present, according to the source of CO, i.e. gas boiler or coal stove. If these data are confirmed, a major role in the prevention of CO intoxication or its sequellae can be played by the media through weather broadcasting. Warning can raise the index of suspicion of physicians and warn the population for vague, collectively appearing sensations of ill feeling.
Assuntos
Intoxicação por Monóxido de Carbono/epidemiologia , Tempo (Meteorologia) , Adolescente , Adulto , Fatores Etários , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Pressão do Ar , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
A rare case of butylglycol intoxication in a suicide attempt is reported. Coma and hypotension were present on admission and severe metabolic acidosis arose subsequently. Forced diuresis and haemodialysis led to an uneventful outcome.
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Butileno Glicóis/intoxicação , Acidose/induzido quimicamente , Adulto , Butileno Glicóis/farmacocinética , Diurese , Feminino , Humanos , Diálise RenalRESUMO
The authors report on a patient, admitted to a regional hospital in a comatose state of uncertain origin. Anexate (Flumazenil, Ro 15-1788) was used to demonstrate the etiology of this benzodiazepine-induced coma. The almost immediate effect of flumazenil injection on EEG in benzodiazepine induced coma is shown.
