Narrowing of airway caused by ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide
| Autor: | MN Bozdemir, ES Seyhanlı, Turgut Karlidag, Mücahit Yildiz, Isa Kilicaslan, Sukru Gurbuz |
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| Rok vydání: | 2011 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Epiglottis Health Toxicology and Mutagenesis Administration Oral Oropharynx Poison control Toxicology chemistry.chemical_compound Burns Chemical otorhinolaryngologic diseases medicine Sore throat Edema Humans Ingestion Aged Methyl ethyl ketone peroxide business.industry General Medicine Airway obstruction medicine.disease Butanones Surgery Airway Obstruction Treatment Outcome medicine.anatomical_structure chemistry Accidents Anesthesia Vomiting medicine.symptom Airway business |
| Zdroj: | Human & Experimental Toxicology. 30:2002-2006 |
| ISSN: | 1477-0903 0960-3271 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0960327111407230 |
| Popis: | Although ingestion of methyl ethyl ketone peroxide (MEKP) is rare, it carries a high risk of morbidity and mortality. This paper reports the first such case from Turkey in which a 70-year-old man unintentionally ingested MEKP in his kitchen. The patient was brought into the emergency department (ED) within 1 hour of ingestion, with the symptoms of sore throat, shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting. Visual examination of the oropharynx revealed minor burns and uvular edema. A laryngoscope examination performed in the ED showed superficial mucosal injury with edema of the oropharynx, uvula, posterior pharynx, epiglottis, arytenoids and vocal cords. Lateral cervical radiography revealed a narrowing of airway due to a thickened epiglottis. After the diagnostic evaluation was completed, the patient was admitted to the gastroenterology intensive care unit for monitoring of adverse reactions. During follow-up, the patient made an uneventful recovery. Ingestion of MEKP generally results from accidental ingestion from a container. Therefore, these containers should be kept in safe places. In addition, the priority following the ingestion of MEKP should be given to maintain open and adequate airway in the ED. © The Author(s) 2011. |
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