Citation

McKeown NJ, Burton BT. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) 2012; 50(3): 218-220.

Affiliation

Department of Emergency Medicine, Oregon Poison Center & Oregon Health & Science University , Portland, Oregon, US, SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Beaverton, Portland , USR.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/15563650.2012.659251

PMID

22372791

Abstract

We report a case of a worker who developed ALI requiring mechanical ventilatory support after attempting to melt ice condensate by applying the flame of an oxy-acetylene torch to refrigeration coils charged with a halocarbon refrigerant in a closed environment. A discussion of possible etiologies are discussed, including phosgene, carbonyl fluoride, and nitrogen oxides. Primary prevention with adequate respiratory protection is recommended whenever deicing is performed in a closed space environment.

Language: en