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  • Title: Facial injury and airway threat from inhalant abuse: a case report.
    Author: Kurbat RS, Pollack CV.
    Journal: J Emerg Med; 1998; 16(2):167-9. PubMed ID: 9543396.
    Abstract:
    Fluorinated hydrocarbons cause toxicity in humans via their dysrhythmogenic potential and their local physical effects on the skin and mucous membranes. The former is generally the more life-threatening toxic consequence. We present a case of fluorinated hydrocarbon injury resulting from an intentional inhalation exposure that created facial frostbite, which threatened the patient's airway. The clinical range and management of these tissue-toxic effects are reviewed.
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