Diferencia entre revisiones de «Carbon disulfide toxicity»
Sin resumen de edición |
(Text replacement - "==Diagnosis==" to "==Evaluation==") |
||
| Línea 14: | Línea 14: | ||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*Based on clinical history and presenting signs and symptoms | *Based on clinical history and presenting signs and symptoms | ||
Revisión del 20:12 13 ago 2017
Background
- Organic Solvent
- Precursor in rubber industry
- Also a metabolite of drug Disulfiram
Mechanism of Toxicity
- Disruption of enzymes and metabolic pathways including in the CNS
Clinical Features
- Eye irritation
- Skin irritation
- CNS depression
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Based on clinical history and presenting signs and symptoms
Treatment
- Decontaminate
- Consider activated charcoal for oral ingestions
- No specific antidotes available
Disposition
See Also
References
- Olson, K. Poisoning and Drug Overdose, 1999.