Volatile Poisons (Hydrocarbons) Flashcards
Mention one example for
Aliphatic gaseous hydrocarbon
Butane, ethan, methan, propan
Mention one example for
Liquid aliphatic hydrocarbon
Benzine, gasoline, diesel, kerosene
Mention one example for
Semi-liquid or solid aliphatic hydrocarbon
Paraffin wax, vasline, tar.
Mention one example for
Aromatic hydrocarbon
Benzene.
Toluene.
Xylene.
Styrene.
Naphthalene.
Mention one example for
Halogenated hydrocarbon
For example _____
1. chloroform
2. Carbon tetra chloride
Mention one example for
Cycloparaffine
Cyclohexane
Methylcyclopentan
What is the other name for cycloparaffine and alkene
Naphthenes and olefine
Extra-info: naphthenes, also called Cyclic Alephatic Hydrocarbons
Mention three factors affecting the toxicity of hydrocarbon
- Volatility.
- Viscosity.
- Sutlrface tension.
Mention the main clinical features of the hydrocarbon poisoning on the cardiorespiratory system
- Coughing and choking.
- Hemoptysis.
- Pulmonary edema.
- Arrythmia in case of chronic abuse.
Mention the main clinical features of the hydrocarbon poisoning on the GIT system
- Burning of mouth.
- Sore throat.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting (heamatemesis).
Mention the main clinical features of the hydrocarbon poisoning on the hematological system
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
- Hemolytic anemia.
- Pancytopenia.
How can methanol and hydrocarbon poisoning affect vision?
- Methanol can cause optic neuritis and complete blindness
- Hydrocarbons can cause loss of color vision.
How to diagnose hydrocarbon poisoning:
- Clinically (history and examination).
- X ray shows lung infiltration.
- ABG shows hypoxia.
- CBC shows leukocytosis.
T/F: we should induce vomiting in case of hydrocarbon poisoning
False ____
Induction of emesis is contraindicated due to risk of aspiration.
What is the rout of absorption of the benzene?
All routs 🙃
