Kerosene Pneumonia
Authors:
M. Kobsa
Authors‘ workplace:
Jednotka intenzivní péče dětského oddělení nemocnice s poliklinikou, Nový Jičín, primář MUDr. M. Kobsa
Published in:
Čes-slov Pediat 2001; (3): 130-133.
Category:
Overview
The author describes a case-record of pneumonia after aspiration of kerosene by a boy who pretended to „swallow fire“. He draws attention to typical clinical symptoms, possible complications and correct treatment of this infrequent intoxication.
Key words:
pneumonia, aspiration, kerosene
Labels
Neonatology Paediatrics General practitioner for children and adolescentsArticle was published in
Czech-Slovak Pediatrics
2001 Issue 3
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