A multidisciplinary approach to accidental inhalational ammonia injury: A case report

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ammonia is a highly toxic irritant gas, and its toxicity usually occurs from occupational exposure. Most are unintentional toxicity. It causes tissue damage via exothermic reaction with body tissues causing liquefactive necrosis. Presentation depends on the level and duration of exposure. Management is supportive and its antidote is not available yet.

Presentation of case

We report a case of a 22-year-old male with accidental workplace exposure from coolant damage and leakage. He had altered mental status with visible injury to the nasal cavity, and ulcerated laryngeal mucosa with asymmetric vocal cords on bronchoscopy. Computed tomography showed right lower lobe consolidations. A muti-disciplinary approach and prompt management with respiratory support along

SUBMITTER: Pangeni R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577859 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature