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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Spray Paint Inhalation
Author(s) -
Nager Eric C.,
O'Connor Robert E.
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
academic emergency medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 124
eISSN - 1553-2712
pISSN - 1069-6563
DOI - 10.1111/j.1553-2712.1998.tb02584.x
Subject(s) - medicine , poison control , carbon monoxide poisoning , inhalation , medical emergency , occupational safety and health , suicide prevention , toxicology , anesthesia , pathology , biology
Summary This case report emphasizes the varied manifestation of CO poisoning and its genesis from methylene chloride. Because DCM is now an ingredient in many popular spray paints, the ingredients should be checked routinely in toxic exposures. Manufacturer's suggestions concerning the use these products in ventilated areas to avoid harmful effects do not always protect the consumer, and the public should be well informed regarding this issue.