Citation

Forycki Z, Zegarski W, Bardzik J, Swica P. Bull. Inst. Marit. Trop. Med. Gdynia 1983; 34(3-4): 199-203.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Instytut Medycyny Morskiej I Tropikalnej)

DOI

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PMID

6681363

Abstract

The paper presented a case of acute occupational poisoning with silver vapours. The course of the ailment was very serious. The clinical picture corresponded to the syndrome of the "shock lung"--with extreme respiratory insufficiency. The treatment included administration of steroids, heparin, antibiotics and controlled respiration with a positive endexpiratory pressure (PEEP). The patient was completely cured and fully regained physical fitness. Our observation seems to shake the hitherto predominant view of non-toxicity of metallic silver or its vapours.

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