Acute Pneumonitis Induced by Intravenous Thinner Injection in a Case of Suicidal Attempt.
- Author:
Hae Ji LEE
1
;
Byung Ho CHOI
;
Mi Jin KIM
;
Jung Seok HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Regional Emergency Center, Ulsan University Hospital, Korea. skdosada@uuh.ulsan.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Thinner Injection;
Toluene Intoxication;
Chemical Pneumonitis
- MeSH:
Cellulitis;
Chest Pain;
Emergency Service, Hospital;
Inhalation;
Pneumonia*;
Suicide, Attempted;
Thorax;
Veins
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2015;13(1):33-35
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 24 year-old man attempted suicide by injection of 1 cc of thinner into his left antecubital vein; 3 hours later, he visited our emergency room because of left chest pain. We suspected a chemical pneumonitis based on the abnormal findings of his chest X-ray and computed tomography. On the 3rd day after admission, a cellulitis also occurred at the injection area. His symptoms were relieved after supportive care for 2 weeks. There is significant experience with intoxication of thinner inhalation, whereas intoxication of intravenous thinner is rare.
