Aliphatic Halogenated Hydrocarbons: Report and Analysis of Liver Injury in 60 Patients.

ABSTRACT: Background and Aims: Intoxications by aliphatic halogenated hydrocarbons (AHH), used as effective solvents, are rare and may cause life-threatening liver injury. Patients with acute intoxications by AHH received an innovative treatment. Methods: Analyzed were data of 60 patients intoxicated by AHH, such as dichloromethane (n = 3), chloroform (n = 2), carbon tetrachloride (n = 12), 1,2-dichloroethane (n = 18), 1,1,2-trichloroethane (n = 2), trichloroethylene (n = 2), tetrachloroethylene (n = 13) or mixed AHH chemicals (n = 8), who received a new treatment consisting of CO₂-induced hyperventilation to accelerate toxin removal via the lungs. Results: Added to the inspiration air at a f

SUBMITTER: Teschke R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6328725 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature