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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Vicks Vaporub TM (R)

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X.u Multiple organ dysfunction/failure (MODS/MOF)

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Last update : 02/02/2022
 
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Diagnosing DIRD
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Drug and radiation history
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Drug singularity - Correct identification of the drug
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Consistent timing of exposure v. onset of symptoms
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Careful exlusion of another cause
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Remission of symptoms with removal of drug
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Recurrence with rechallenge (rarely advisable)
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Causality assessment
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See also under
Camphor
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Oil-/lipid-based formulations (parenteral)
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Paraffin-Vaseline-Oil-Lipids (Mineral or other) p.o./inhaled/aspirated
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Publications

There's the Rub: a narrative review of the benefits and complications associated with Vicks VapoRub use.
PeerJ 2025;13;e19105 2025
Vicks® VapoRub™ intoxication: An unusual presentation of multiorgan failure.
Journal of clinical anesthesia 2018 Aug;48;46-47 2018 Aug

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