Treatment of Methylene Induced Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Hyperbaric Oxygenation

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Abstract:

Methylene chloride is an organic solvent with many industrial uses. Inhalation of methylene chloride fumes can result in toxicity, caused by hepatic biotransformation of methylene chloride to carbon monoxide. A case of acute methylene chloride poisoning is presented, including successful treatment of this patient with the use of hyperbaric oxygenation. The rationale for the use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of methylene chloride poisoning is discussed.

Author(s):
Rudge, Frederick W.
Author Organization(s):
SCHOOL OF AEROSPACE MEDICINE BROOKS AFB TX
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
USAFSAM-JA-89-47
Task Number(s):
XX
Project Number(s):
SUPT
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*CARBON MONOXIDE, *HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, *POISONING, CHLORIDES, FUMES, HYPERBARIC CONDITIONS, INHALATION, TOXICITY, LIVER, ORGANIC SOLVENTS, OXIDATION, OXYGEN, METHYLENES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research, Toxicology
Keyword(s):
*HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION, WUUSAFSAMSUPTXXHM, METHYLENE CHLORIDE
Report Date:
1988 Jan 01