Presentation
Two cases of skin bullae formation after accidental ingestion of kerosene are presented. This is an uncommon complication of kerosene poisoning and a probable mechanism of their occurrence is discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Figure 1: Multiple vesicles and blisters were present over the left forearm. Few erosions were also present. Black discoloration extending from the hand up to the lower third of the arm was present. [ijpm.info]
Entire Body System
- Pain
Other antacid products would have the gallstones symptoms joint pain fatigue. [ict-accordance.eu]
Vomiting was reported in 65%, abdominal pain in 2% and diarrhoea in 2%. There was no mortality. Analysis of radiological data showed a wide spectrum of pulmonary changes with a high incidence of pleural effusions and pneumatocoeles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This can lead to severe pain, bleeding, and infection, and potentially worsen the outcome. [dovemed.com]
Symptoms Airways and lungs Breathing difficulty (from inhalation) Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty) Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Pain Vision loss Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting [coordinatedhealth.com]
- Gastric Lavage
Gastric lavage was not harmful to the patients, but there was no conclusive evidence that it was beneficial. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
In Kerosene poisoning, all are useful EXCEPT: (LQ) A Gastric lavage B Antacids C Bland diet D Intravenous fluids Ans. A Gastric lavage C/I same for gastric lavage / stomach wash/ use of Boas’ tube/ Ewald’s tube- Absolute - corrosive poisons. [gradestack.com]
Avoid gastric lavage because of the risk of inhalation and hence pneumonitis. If very large amounts of kerosene have been ingested less than an hour earlier then lavage may be considered if the airway can be protected by expert intubation. [southsudanmedicaljournal.com]
LAVAGE Gastric lavage has been used for many years to empirically remove ingested toxins from the stomach. [aafp.org]
lavage may be performed Antibiotics Hydrocarbon Aspiration/Pneumonitis. [learningradiology.com]
- Unconsciousness
Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is unconscious (has a decreased level of alertness). If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move him or her to fresh air. [coordinatedhealth.com]
DO NOT give water or milk if the person is unconscious (has a decreased level of alertness). If the person breathed in the poison, immediately move them to fresh air. [mountsinai.org]
- Fatigue
Other antacid products would have the gallstones symptoms joint pain fatigue. [ict-accordance.eu]
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning's first symptoms include fatigue and possibly chest pain, followed by dizziness, nausea, confusion and lack of coordination. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. [livestrong.com]
On the brain, it can cause somnolence (excessive sleeping), headache, ataxia (staggering movement), dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, stupor, seizure, and coma. [askthepaediatricians.com]
The spasms fatigue or emotional stress. [banksuenden.eu]
- Disability
The studied children were from both rural and urban areas, were a mix of boys and girls, did not suffer from any mental disabilities, were aged between 1 month old to 60 months old, and were of Egyptian nationality. [readbyqxmd.com]
Respiratoric
- Cough
Vomiting, cough, fever and drowsiness were the most common symptoms observed. Twenty-four of 48 patients X-rayed showed pneumonia. There were no deaths. Physical findings were normal in those patients who were seen at follow-up clinic. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
He said that most healthy people would get nothing more than a sore throat or maybe a cough. But, since I was already suffering from a lung infection, the chemicals took me down fast. So, my Dx was changed from pneumonia to chemical pneumonitis. [healthboards.com]
- Pleural Effusion
These included varying degrees of perihilar and lung infiltration, pulmonary cystic changes, pleural effusion, empyema, pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Keywords: Hydrocarbon, kerosene aspiration, pleural effusion How to cite this article: Prasad R, Karmakar S, Sodhi R, Karmakar S. Bilateral hemorrhagic pleural effusion due to kerosene aspiration. [lungindia.com]
- Rales
While diagnosing these cases, clinical signs suggested of pulmonary and other systemic involvements like dyspnea, tachypnea, sweating, tachycardia, chest pain, cyanosis, rales, hemoptysis, seizure, phlebitis, vomiting, agitation, fever, pleuritis, cough [scialert.net]
Respiratory symptoms -Early tachypnoea ,rales hemoptysis ,gagging choking ,transient cyanosis,pumonary edema,continued non productive cough -late pnemonia( chemical and bacterial) 13. [slideshare.net]
- Dyspnea
In bathroom cleaner group dyspnea was most common symptom observed. All three fatalities of our study were from the bathroom cleaner group, the subjects had ingested strong acids. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
Initial symptoms may include chest pain and dyspnea. Over subsequent hours, pulmonary infiltrates may occur on the chest roentgenogram. Hypoxemia and pulmonary edema are common and requiring ventilatory support. [scialert.net]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
The most commonly observed symptoms were cough (67.2%), tachypnea (56.5%), fever (54.1%), and vomiting (27.8%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
If vomiting is not being induced, the poison should be diluted by giving the victim a glass of water or milk. Repeat this, but if nausea ensues, discontinue the process. If the victim vomits, save the vomit for subsequent analysis. [aarogya.com]
Induce vomiting. Begin artificial Begin artificial respiration. Strychnine Some vermin killers Induce vomiting if there are no spasms. If breathing is irregular or has stopped, give artificial respiration. [webhealthcentre.com]
Unlike most poisoning cases where mothers always try to induce vomiting so as to get rid of the poison quickly….this is a no – no in kerosene poisoning. Do not induce vomiting!!! [askthepaediatricians.com]
- Abdominal Pain
Vomiting was reported in 65%, abdominal pain in 2% and diarrhoea in 2%. There was no mortality. Analysis of radiological data showed a wide spectrum of pulmonary changes with a high incidence of pleural effusions and pneumatocoeles. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Symptoms Airways and lungs Breathing difficulty (from inhalation) Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty) Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Pain Vision loss Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting [coordinatedhealth.com]
AIRWAYS AND LUNGS Breathing difficulty (from inhalation) Throat swelling (may also cause breathing difficulty) EYES, EARS, NOSE, AND THROAT Pain Vision loss STOMACH AND INTESTINES Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting [mountsinai.org]
- Nausea
Toxidromes/Toxic Symptoms and Antidotes Type of poisoning Agents Toxidromes/toxic symptoms Antidotes Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, elevated aspartate transaminase level (greater than 1,000 IU per L after 24 hours), jaundice [aafp.org]
Repeat this, but if nausea ensues, discontinue the process. If the victim vomits, save the vomit for subsequent analysis. If respirations cease or are shallow and irregular give the victim mouth–to–mouth artificial respiration. [aarogya.com]
Over the next 3 days he had nausea but no vomiting. Nausea subsided after that. Signs of oral kerosene poisoning include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. [lungindia.com]
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning's first symptoms include fatigue and possibly chest pain, followed by dizziness, nausea, confusion and lack of coordination. Carbon monoxide poisoning can be fatal. [livestrong.com]
Cough. (82%) fever (69%) and vomiting and Nausea (78%) were the dominant symptoms. Radiologically Right lower lobe infiltration was seen in 52.3% in children and bilateral lower lobe infiltration was seen in 13.3 % of children. [igmpublication.org]
- Diarrhea
Symptoms of kerosene poisoning include vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps or swelling in the stomach, coughing, restlessness, and drowsiness or unconsciousness. [livestrong.com]
Signs of oral kerosene poisoning include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. [lungindia.com]
Acid Reflux; Constipation; Diarrhea; Diverticulitis; A.M.P. Key statistics for zinc excess hair loss keep dow pancreatic cancer. [banksuenden.eu]
[…] nausea, vomiting Calcium chloride, glucagons (Glucagen), digoxin immune fab (Digibind) Cholinergic, muscarinic Carbamates, some mushrooms, organophosphates, physostigmine, pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine), pyridostigmine Salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea [aafp.org]
[…] suspected suicidal or homicidal poisoning. 3) Definitive history of ingestion of household substance not available. 4) Children having history of poison exposure through other routes like ocular or nasal as well as with any other concurrent illness like diarrhea [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
- Gagging
Sharper definition of, and closer adherence to, criteria for complications including a history of the presence of cough or gagging at the time of ingestion, and the routine use of serial x-ray. 3. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
Sometimes when I get panic attacks I start to gag and have to cough cause I feel like I’m going to vomit Quality Improvement gastric digestion experiment region cardia Department at 888 Medicaid patients had a poor attendance at bariatric surgery follow [banksuenden.eu]
Dose: Type of compound Quantity ingested Duration of exposure in inhalation Co-ingestants (eg paracetamol) Examination Respiratory Coughing / gagging / choking indicates aspiration Wheeze, tachypnoea, hypoxia, haemoptysis and pulmonary oedema are signs [rch.org.au]
Respiratory symptoms -Early tachypnoea ,rales hemoptysis ,gagging choking ,transient cyanosis,pumonary edema,continued non productive cough -late pnemonia( chemical and bacterial) 13. [slideshare.net]
Orogastric tubes may recover significant amounts of gastric contents, but are limited by poor tolerability because of their size, placement difficulty, and gag stimulation. 3, 20 The patient benefit diminishes as time elapses after ingestion. 3, 20 Multiple [aafp.org]
Cardiovascular
- Cyanosis
Respiratory symptoms -Early tachypnoea ,rales hemoptysis ,gagging choking ,transient cyanosis,pumonary edema,continued non productive cough -late pnemonia( chemical and bacterial) 13. [slideshare.net]
The signs of pneumonitis also include cough, tachypnoea and tachycardia, cyanosis, pulmonary crepitations and rhonchi. [southsudanmedicaljournal.com]
In statistical study, only hemoptysis, cyanosis and kerosene odor had significant differences between two groups with p-value of 0.024. [scialert.net]
[…] ingestion Aspiration produces a direct toxic effect on lung parenchyma resulting in a pneumonitis Hemorrhagic alveolitis can peak 3 days after ingestion Clinical Findings Respiratory symptoms can be delayed several hours after ingestion Cough and hypoxia Cyanosis [learningradiology.com]
Young children may have cyanosis, hold their breath, and cough persistently. Older children and adults may report burning in the stomach. Aspiration pneumonitis causes hypoxia and respiratory distress. [merckmanuals.com]
- Hypotension
[…] products Dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dark stools Deferoxamine (Desferal) Opioid Opioids (e.g., morphine, hydrocodone [Hycodan], methadone) Hypoventilation, hypotension, miosis, sedation, hypothermia, ileus Short-acting naloxone (Narcan; brand [aafp.org]
[…] difficulty in swallowing, breathing Skin burns Vision abnormalities including loss of vision Headache and lethargy Nausea, vomiting (blood in vomit may be seen) Bloody stools Stomach and abdominal pain that may be cramping Sudden reduction in blood pressure (hypotension [dovemed.com]
Skin
- Eczema
Physiological Stress Symptoms Chest face originate or path through our neck of stress and anxiety including light eczema type rashes around Steroids are the strongest class of asthma medications and can cause to control eathing and relieve stress and [banksuenden.eu]
Eyes
- Lacrimation
[…] dizziness, heart block, nausea, vomiting Calcium chloride, glucagons (Glucagen), digoxin immune fab (Digibind) Cholinergic, muscarinic Carbamates, some mushrooms, organophosphates, physostigmine, pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine), pyridostigmine Salivation, lacrimation [aafp.org]
Neurologic
- Headache
Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting, possibly with blood Heart and blood Collapse Low blood pressure — develops rapidly Nervous system Convulsions Depression Dizziness Drowsiness Euphoria (“drunk” feeling) Headache [coordinatedhealth.com]
I also have what I won't call a headache, but there's this kind of dull pressure in my skull, particularly behind my eyes. Other than that I feel fine. [homeofpoi.com]
Gastrointestinal Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting, possibly with blood Heart and blood Collapse Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly Nervous system Convulsions Depression Dizziness Drowsiness Euphoria ("drunk" feeling) Headache [healthmedicinet.com]
INTESTINES Abdominal pain Bloody stools Burns of the esophagus (food pipe) Vomiting, possibly with blood HEART AND BLOOD Collapse Low blood pressure -- develops rapidly NERVOUS SYSTEM Convulsions Depression Dizziness Drowsiness Euphoria ("drunk" feeling) Headache [mountsinai.org]
- Lethargy
These most commonly include lethargy and much less often semi-coma, coma and convulsions (2). [southsudanmedicaljournal.com]
Substantial systemic absorption, particularly of a halogenated hydrocarbon, may cause lethargy, coma, and seizures. Nonfatal pneumonitis usually resolves in about 1 wk; mineral or lamp oil ingestion usually resolves in 5 to 6 wk. [merckmanuals.com]
On the brain, it can cause somnolence (excessive sleeping), headache, ataxia (staggering movement), dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, stupor, seizure, and coma. [askthepaediatricians.com]
[…] throat, and food-pipe; this may affect the nose, ears, and eyes Respiratory difficulties, if the chemical is inhaled Throat inflammation may cause difficulty in swallowing, breathing Skin burns Vision abnormalities including loss of vision Headache and lethargy [dovemed.com]
CNS FEATURES(28%) • Lethargy, semicomatose, comatose,convulsion 14. GIT FEATURES • Irritation is common • spontaneous vomiting • nausea, diarrhoea and abdominal pain 15. [slideshare.net]
- Somnolence
On the brain, it can cause somnolence (excessive sleeping), headache, ataxia (staggering movement), dizziness, blurred vision, weakness, fatigue, lethargy, stupor, seizure, and coma. [askthepaediatricians.com]
Symptoms and Antidotes Type of poisoning Agents Toxidromes/toxic symptoms Antidotes Acetaminophen Acetaminophen Abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting, elevated aspartate transaminase level (greater than 1,000 IU per L after 24 hours), jaundice, confusion, somnolence [aafp.org]
- Insomnia
Sleeping Pills for Insomnia and Anxiety in Older People Sleeping pills are usually not the best All sedative-hypnotic drugs have special risks for older adults. [banksuenden.eu]
[…] earned the top spot for cities with the least stress and for good reason Fortunately though there are effective treatments for anxiety Stomach cancer is found among people with Stress and anxiety especially for people who are female 60+ old also have Insomnia [ict-accordance.eu]
- Forgetful
Don't forget your garage when poison-proofing your home. Keep poisons and flammables out of reach of children. For example, kerosene, lamp oil, gasoline, and fertilizers are all poisonous when ingested. [northshore.org]
Workup
X-Ray
- X-Ray Abnormal
Chest X-ray abnormalities were frequently seen. The patients were treated symptomatically. Only one patient died, he had been in a coma on admission to the hospital. All other patients had rapid and complete recoveries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Chest X-Ray Abnormal
Chest X-ray abnormalities were frequently seen. The patients were treated symptomatically. Only one patient died, he had been in a coma on admission to the hospital. All other patients had rapid and complete recoveries. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Pleura
- Pleural Effusion
These included varying degrees of perihilar and lung infiltration, pulmonary cystic changes, pleural effusion, empyema, pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Keywords: Hydrocarbon, kerosene aspiration, pleural effusion How to cite this article: Prasad R, Karmakar S, Sodhi R, Karmakar S. Bilateral hemorrhagic pleural effusion due to kerosene aspiration. [lungindia.com]
Treatment
Strategically planned interventions can be cost-effective when weighed against the treatment cost of cases of paraffin poisoning. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
TREATMENT • HOME TREATMENT • TREATMENT IN HOSPITAL 19. [slideshare.net]
Treatments reported other than gastric lavage were oxygen, oxygen under pressure, penicillin and other antibiotics, and corticosteroids. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
Prognosis
This is mostly the case with mild poisoning Since, kerosene is a poisonous substance, the severity of damage to the body, and consequently the prognosis, is dependent on the amount of chemical ingested and promptness with which treatment is provided In [dovemed.com]
• CLINICAL FEATURES • COMPLICATION • INVESTIGATION • TREATMENT • PROGNOSIS • CONCLUSION • REVIEW QUESTION 4. [slideshare.net]
[…] through a vein (IV) Oxygen Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement) Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach ( gastric lavage ) Washing of the skin (irrigation) — perhaps every few hours for several days Expectations (prognosis [coordinatedhealth.com]
Fluids through a vein (IV) Oxygen Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement) Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach ( gastric lavage ) Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several days Outlook (Prognosis [healthmedicinet.com]
[…] through a vein (IV) Oxygen Surgical removal of burned skin (skin debridement) Tube through the mouth into the stomach to wash out the stomach ( gastric lavage ) Washing of the skin (irrigation) -- perhaps every few hours for several days Expectations (prognosis [indiatoday.intoday.in]
Etiology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health Fingerprint Dive into the research topics of 'Kerosene intoxication: An experimental approach to the etiology of the CNS manifestations in primates'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. [jhu.pure.elsevier.com]
ETIOLOGICAL FACTORS • Inappropriate storage • attractive colour • pleasant odour • low socioeconomic status • inquisitive nature • lack of parental awareness • hot seasons 8. [slideshare.net]
Kerosene intoxication: an experimental approach to the etiology of the CNS manifestations in primates J Wolfsdorf et al. J Pediatr. 1976 Jun. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In addition, hemolysis has been reported following the acute ingestion of various types of hydrocarbons. [11] Etiology Hydrocarbon exposure can be divided into the 4 broad categories summarized below. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology
Abstract Clinical, radiological and epidemiological data from 205 children with kerosene poisoning, admitted over a period of four years to the Paediatric Department of the Chest Hospital, are analysed. All children had chest radiographs. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The other cases were used to examine various epidemiologic characteristics of the problem. Gastric lavage was not harmful to the patients, but there was no conclusive evidence that it was beneficial. [pediatrics.aappublications.org]
View Article Google Scholar Mahdi AH, Taha SA, Al Rifai MR: Epidemiology of accidental home poisoning in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 37: 291-295. 10.1136/jech.37.4.291. [bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com]
Epidemiology In 2019, 29,151 single exposures to hydrocarbon poisoning were reported to US poison control centers. Of those, 7619 were in children younger than 6 years of age, and another 3261 were in older children and teenagers. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology of pediatric poison exposures: an analysis of 2003 poison control center data. Clin Pediatr Emerg Med. 2005;6(2):68–75. 7. Osterhoudt K. The toxic toddler: drugs that can kill in small doses. Contemp Pediatr. 2000;3:73–88. 8. [aafp.org]
Pathophysiology
Certain topics are discussed in depth either because of their clinical importance or because recent data have become available concerning pathophysiology or treatment. [books.google.com]
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY Aspiration of hydrocaron inhibit surfactant alveolar instability, early distal air way closure ventilation perfusion mismatch hypoxia 10. [slideshare.net]
Pathophysiology The toxicity of hydrocarbons is directly related to their physical properties, specifically the viscosity, volatility, surface tension, and chemical activity of the side chains. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
Prevention of kerosene poisoning The most important thing is prevention. [askthepaediatricians.com]
Our study suggests management and provides a discussion for therapeutic options and emphasizes the importance of prevention. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Abstract ABSTRACT Introduction : Kerosene Poisoning is an important and preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. Kerosene aspiration may be associated with pulmonary complications and sometimes death. [igmpublication.org]