KMID : 1013220150130010033
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Jouranl of the Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology 2015 Volume.13 No. 1 p.33 ~ p.35
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Acute Pneumonitis Induced by Intravenous Thinner Injection in a Case of Suicidal Attempt
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Lee Hye-Ji
Choi Byung-Ho Kim Mi-Jin Hong Jung-Seok
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Abstract
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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.
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KEYWORD
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Thinner Injection, Toluene Intoxication, Chemical Pneumonitis
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