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KMID : 1013220070050010061
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Jouranl of the Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2007 Volume.5 No. 1 p.61 ~ p.66
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A Case of Trichloroethylene Poisoning
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Jeon Jae-Cheon
Joo Myeong-Don
Choi Woo-Ik
Jang Sung-Won
Yang Seung-Joon
Lee Je-Won
Jin Sang-Chan
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Abstract
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Trichloroethylene (TCE) is an unsaturated chlorinated hydrocarbon in the form of a colorless, volatile liquid, which is used as an industrial organic solvent for spot removal and for metal degreasing. In general, the primary complications of TCE poisoning result from involvement of the central nervous and respiratory systems, including aspiration pneumonia. A case is reported of a 54-year-old man who presented in a comatose state after accidental ingestion of 100 ml of TCE, and who recovered after conservative treatment and mechanical ventilation. We discuss this case and present a literature review.
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KEYWORD
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Trichloroethylene (TCE), Poisoning, Aspiration pneumonia
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