Hydrocarbon poisoning in children
Gerbaka, B.; Hakme, C.; Akatcherian, C.
Le Journal Medical Libanais. Lebanese Medical Journal 42(2): 63-68
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0023-9852 PMID: 7616556 Document Number: 425773
Carbohydrate poisoning is among serious children intoxications, made possible by inadequate stocking; boys, one to five years old, are particularly at risk in a series of 43 children examined and admitted in Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital over a 10-year period. Outcome is constantly good, after a short hospital care; clinical exam and chest X-ray are of particular value on admission. Some cases may need home care, whereas others should undertake hospital day care; treatment is discussed and long-term follow-up is being stressed on.