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Butane inhalation and hemiparesis

M Y Gray1, J H Lazarus

  • 1Llandough Hospital, Penarth, South Glamorgan, South Wales.

Journal of Toxicology. Clinical Toxicology
|January 1, 1993
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Acute butane gas inhalation caused hemiparesis in a 15-year-old boy. This case highlights the neurological risks associated with volatile substance abuse.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Toxicology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Volatile substance abuse (VSA) is a global health concern, particularly among adolescents.
  • Inhalant abuse, often involving common household chemicals like butane, can lead to severe neurological sequelae.
  • Understanding the acute effects of butane inhalation is crucial for emergency medical services and public health initiatives.

Observation:

  • A 15-year-old male presented with acute hemiparesis.
  • The neurological deficit was temporally associated with intentional inhalation of butane gas from an aerosol canister.
  • Clinical examination revealed signs consistent with acute central nervous system insult.

Findings:

  • The patient's hemiparesis was directly attributed to acute butane gas intoxication.

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  • Neuroimaging studies, if performed, would likely show evidence of cerebral injury.
  • Toxicological analysis may confirm the presence of butane or its metabolites.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the potential for severe neurological damage from acute butane inhalation.
    • Healthcare providers should consider inhalant abuse in the differential diagnosis of acute neurological deficits in young individuals.
    • Public health campaigns and educational programs are needed to raise awareness about the dangers of butane sniffing and volatile substance abuse.