Citation

Victoria MS, Nangia BS. Pediatr. Emerg. Care 1987; 3(3): 184-186.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics, Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1987, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3313304

Abstract

This article reviews the mechanisms of pulmonary injury associated with hydrocarbon poisoning. The evolution of clinical and radiographic changes is discussed, along with appropriate treatment. Preventing aspiration in the emergency department is the most effective therapy for these children in the first few hours after ingestion.

Language: en