Hydrocarbon Poisoning

Hydrocarbon poisoning
Other names	Hydrocarbon toxicity, hydrocarbon ingestion
Specialty	Toxicology
Treatment	Supportive care

Hydrocarbon poisoning is either the swallowing or breathing in of hydrocarbons.^[1] Swallowing hydrocarbons may result in symptoms include coughing or vomiting.^[1] Breathing in hydrocarbons may result in low blood oxygen and shortness of breath.^[1] Complications may include confusion or seizures.^[1]

Hydrocarbons may include gasoline, mineral oil, or paint thinner.^[1] Treatment is supportive care.^[1] Efforts to empty the stomach are not recommended.^[1]

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 "Hydrocarbon Poisoning - Injuries; Poisoning". https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/injuries-poisoning/poisoning/hydrocarbon-poisoning. Retrieved 21 December 2019.

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[Mer2019-1] 1.0 ^1.1 ^1.2 ^1.3 ^1.4 ^1.5 ^1.6 ^1.7 "Hydrocarbon Poisoning - Injuries; Poisoning". https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/injuries-poisoning/poisoning/hydrocarbon-poisoning. Retrieved 21 December 2019.