Treatment of Methylene Induced Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Hyperbaric Oxygenation

Abstract

Methylene chloride is an organic solvent with many industrial uses. Inhalation of methylene chloride fumes can result in toxicity, caused by hepatic biotransformation of methylene chloride to carbon monoxide. A case of acute methylene chloride poisoning is presented, including successful treatment of this patient with the use of hyperbaric oxygenation. The rationale for the use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the treatment of methylene chloride poisoning is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA218839

Entities

People

  • Frederick W. Rudge

Organizations

  • United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Availability
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Chlorides
  • Classification
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Elements
  • Halogenated Hydrocarbons
  • Health Services
  • High Pressure
  • Medical Personnel
  • Methylenes
  • Monoxides
  • Poisoning
  • Security
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Chemistry

Readers

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology