Massive Gasoline Ingestion in a 64-Year-Old Female: An Explosive Situation
Zachary A Koenig1, Grant A Robertson1, Nicholas I Koenig1
1School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA.
Cureus
|March 29, 2021
Summary
Gasoline ingestion is toxic, causing severe systemic complications and multiorgan failure. Early supportive care and decontamination are crucial for managing gasoline toxicity and improving patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Toxicology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Gasoline contains hydrocarbons, which are toxic and can impact multiple organ systems.
- Systemic complications from gasoline ingestion are not fully understood due to product variability.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old female ingested gasoline, presenting with altered mental status, hypotension, and respiratory distress.
- Despite medical interventions including intubation and fluid resuscitation, the patient developed multiorgan failure and toxic encephalopathy.
Findings:
- Gasoline toxicity can lead to profound multiorgan effects, influenced by chemical composition and exposure route.
- Patient presentation included hypotension, respiratory compromise, and neurological impairment.
Implications:
- Monitoring patient symptoms and utilizing radiologic imaging are key for assessing gasoline toxicity sequelae.
- Prompt supportive therapy and decontamination are vital to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with gasoline ingestion.
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