Acute accidental phosgene poisoning. (3rd April 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gutch, Manish; Jain, Nirdesh; Agrawal, Avinash; Consul, Suchi
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-04-03
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.11.2011.5233
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Phosgene is a highly toxic gas to which accidental exposure may occur in occupational workers. This case report describes the clinical presentation and management of accidental phosgene poisoning happened after the leakage of phosgene gas from nearby pipeline. The need to suspect phosgene gas exposure and observe such patients is crucial for life saving, especially in view of the delay in clinical deterioration observed in some patients who subsequently develop adult respiratory distress syndrome.