Open AccessA Case Series of Chemical Dermal Injury Requiring Operative Intervention after Prolonged Dermal Methylene Chloride Exposure
Author(s) -
John Michael Rague,
Jordan Grush,
Jennie Buchanan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of medical toxicology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.534
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1937-6995
pISSN - 1556-9039
DOI - 10.1007/s13181-020-00818-z
Subject(s) - methylene , medicine , chloride , anesthesia , methylene blue , surgery , chemistry , organic chemistry , photocatalysis , catalysis
Methylene chloride, also known as dichloromethane, is a volatile hydrocarbon used in paint strippers and removers. Toxicity from methylene chloride may include narcosis and elevated carbon monoxide (CO) levels. Significant injury to the skin can occur after prolonged exposure to methylene chloride and other hydrocarbon-based solvents causing a chemical dermal injury.