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Pulmonary oedema associated with hydrocarbon inhalation
Intensive Care Medicine
|April 1, 1977
Summary
A patient developed severe pulmonary edema after inhaling paint fumes. Mechanical ventilation with positive end-expiratory pressure was necessary for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Pulmonology
- Toxicology
Background:
- Paint fumes can contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic substances.
- Inhalation exposure to irritant fumes can lead to acute respiratory distress.