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Title:

Butane abuse associated Encephalopathy.

Document type:
Case Reports; Journal Article
Author(s):
Döring, G; Baumeister, FA; Peters, J; von der Beek, J
Abstract:
Butane contained in household products is easily available for abuse and is not subject to legal prosecution in Germany. The toxicological properties of butane mainly affect the heart and the CNS. A serious pathophysiological mechanism is asphyxia due to the replacement of oxygen by butane. We report an abusive butane inhalation in a 15-year old girl, resulting in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and subsequent development of severe brain damage. After reviewing the medical literature and questioni...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Klin Padiatr
Year:
2002
Journal volume:
214
Journal issue:
5
Pages contribution:
295-8
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1055/s-2002-33984
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12235546
Print-ISSN:
0300-8630
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Kinderheilkunde und Jugendmedizin
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