Litovitz T, Greene A E
National Capital Poison Center, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC 20007.
Occup Med. 1988 Jul-Sep;3(3):555-68.
The authors discuss the clinical approach to the management of hydrocarbon ingestions, including the role, implementation, and type of gastric decontamination utilized; the extent of medical evaluation, observation or hospitalization required; and the appropriate therapy for hydrocarbon pneumonitis. An appendix covers myocardial sensitization following inhalation abuse of hydrocarbons.
