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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Inhalants (volatile substances)

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VIII.d Thermal (burns, frostbite), chemical or caustic injury on the face, mouth, tongue, pharynx or upper airway

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Last update : 16/09/2012
 
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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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Abused drugs/substances (illicit-, street drugs - IV/inhaled)
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Amyl-nitrite, butyl-nitrite, isobutyl-nitrite ('Poppers')
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Barotrauma
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Chemicals
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Cocaine
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Cocaine, levamisole-tainted
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Crack cocaine
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Glue sniffing
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Hydrocarbons (oil or oils). Inhaled-Aspirated
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Hydrocarbons (petrochemicals: petroleum, petrolatum, paraffin, vaseline, naphta, jet fuel (kerosene), Diesel, gasoil), ointments, salad oil, variegated oils, butter). Aspirated
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Inhaled anesthetic agents
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Nitric oxide (NO)
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Nitrous oxide (N2O)
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Publications

Oral frostbite injury from intentional abuse of a fluorinated hydrocarbon.
Journal of toxicology. Clinical toxicology 1999;37;873-5 1999
Severe tracheobronchitis from inhalation of an isobutyl nitrite preparation.
Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy 1981 Jan;15;51-2 1981 Jan

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