An occupational acute poisoning incident of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether
10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220803-00387
- VernacularTitle:职业性急性二乙二醇单丁醚中毒事故一起
- Author:
Meizhu DING
1
;
Jinlong MEN
Author Information
1. 威海市疾病预防控制中心公共卫生科，威海 264200
- Keywords:
Poisoning;
Accidents, Occupational;
Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether;
Eye burns
- From:
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
2023;41(8):617-618
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective:To analyze the causes and clinical characteristics of 9 cases of occupational acute poisoning with diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, and provide a basis for clinical diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, and prevention.Methods:The leakage accident of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether occurred in an electronic company in Janvary 2021, in Weihai City was analyzed. The clinical manifestations, laboratory examinations, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of 9 cases of diethylene glycol monobutyl ether poisoning were summarized.Results:All 9 patients had moderate chemical eye burns and chemical conjunctivitis, and were immediately given symptomatic treatment. They fully recovered after 14 days.Conclusion:Patients who inhale diethylene glycol monobutyl ether for a short time have obvious eye burns, but early detection and timely treatment can achieve better prognosis.
