[Clinical and radiological studies on 15 cases of acute phosgene poisoning]

A clinical and radiological observation on 15 cases of acute phosgene poisoning were reported. The pulmonary edema after acute phosgene poisoning can be classified into two types: interstitial and alveolar. The X-ray findings were described in detail in correlation with the clinical symptoms. Taking X-ray early can benefit on preventing and treating acute pulmonary edema. Meanwhile, the patients with chronic respiratory or digestive diseases can develop pulmonary encephalopathy or upper gastrointestinal bleeding after acute phosgene poisoning.