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Article de Périodique
Methanol poisoning as a result of inhalational solvent abuse (1990)
(Intoxication au méthanol consécutive à une inhalation de solvant)
Auteur(s) :
McCORMICK, M. J. ;
MOGABGAB E. ;
ADAMS, S. L.
Année
1990
Page(s) :
639-642
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
29
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Discipline :
PRO (Produits, mode d'action, méthode de dépistage / Substances, action mode, screening methods)
Thésaurus mots-clés
SOLVANTS
;
TOLUENE
;
METHANOL
;
INHALATION
;
TOXICITE
;
TRAITEMENT
;
ETUDE DE CAS
Résumé :
FRANÇAIS :
On rapporte un cas d'inhalation d'un nettoyant pour carburateur contenant un mélange toluène, chlorure de méthylène, méthanol, ayant entrainé une intoxication au méthanol (taux sérique toxique de 23 mg/dl). Ces solvants existant dans de nombreux produits industriels et domestiques, les services d'urgence doivent être vigilants quant à leurs méthodes de dépistage et de traitement.
ENGLISH :
We report an unusual presentation of solvent abuse. A 17-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department after he inhaled fumes from a rag soaked with a carburetor cleaner containing toluene, methylene chloride, and methanol. Considered to be intoxicated from the acute effects of sniffing toluene or methylene chloride, the patient remained lethargic and ataxic despite removal from exposure and administration of supplemental oxygen. Subsequently, he was found to have a toxic serum methanol level (23 mg/dL). Toluene, methylene chloride, and methanol are widely used in industry and carry potential occupational risks for exposure. These agents are also found in many products available for home use. The toxicology and management of each of the agents in this exposure are discussed.
On rapporte un cas d'inhalation d'un nettoyant pour carburateur contenant un mélange toluène, chlorure de méthylène, méthanol, ayant entrainé une intoxication au méthanol (taux sérique toxique de 23 mg/dl). Ces solvants existant dans de nombreux produits industriels et domestiques, les services d'urgence doivent être vigilants quant à leurs méthodes de dépistage et de traitement.
ENGLISH :
We report an unusual presentation of solvent abuse. A 17-year-old boy was brought to the emergency department after he inhaled fumes from a rag soaked with a carburetor cleaner containing toluene, methylene chloride, and methanol. Considered to be intoxicated from the acute effects of sniffing toluene or methylene chloride, the patient remained lethargic and ataxic despite removal from exposure and administration of supplemental oxygen. Subsequently, he was found to have a toxic serum methanol level (23 mg/dL). Toluene, methylene chloride, and methanol are widely used in industry and carry potential occupational risks for exposure. These agents are also found in many products available for home use. The toxicology and management of each of the agents in this exposure are discussed.
Affiliation :
NW Memorial Hosp., 233 E. Sup. st, Chicago IL 60611
Etats-Unis. United States.
Etats-Unis. United States.