Citation

Hasan MN, Sutradhar SR, Ahmed SM, Chowdhury IH. Mymensingh Med. J. 2016; 25(3): 571-574.

Affiliation

Dr Md Nazmul Hasan, Resident, Department of Cardiology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Mymensingh Medical College)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

27612910

Abstract

Kerosene belongs to the hydrocarbon group of compounds, used as a fuel for lamps, as well as heating and cooking in developing countries. Accidental kerosene poisoning and intoxication usually occur by inhalation or by occupational percutaneous absorption. Adults usually ingest kerosene for the purpose of self-harm, and children may ingest accidentally. Suicidal attempt using intravenous kerosene is an extraordinary and very rare occurrence. A very few data are available regarding effects of intravenous administration of kerosene and its management.

Language: en