ACCIDENTAL KEROSENE OIL POISONING IN CHILDREN – A STUDY
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 7
Abstract
Accidental kerosene oil poisoning continues to be common childhood menace. In third world countries the substances ingested reflect the toxic substances available in the home for instance in India, kerosene is the principal toxin of all poisoning. Highest incidence of kerosene oil poisoning is observed in low socio economic status. The major toxicity of kerosene is its potential to cause pneumonitis when aspirated. Radiological changes may be observed as early as 45 minutes after ingestion, the commonest being basal infiltrates. AIMS: The objective of our study was to know the pattern, clinical profile and radiological changes in kerosene oil poisoning in children. SETTINGS & DESIGN: Prospective Observational study conducted at Pediatric ward at KIMS Hospital Hubli.
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Md. Hidayathulla Md. Hidayathulla
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