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(T52.0) Toxic effect: petroleum products
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201 688 in individuals diagnosis toxic effect: petroleum products confirmed
Diagnosis toxic effect: petroleum products is diagnosed Men are 52.15% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis toxic effect: petroleum products
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis toxic effect: petroleum products
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease toxic effect: petroleum products - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-89
Disease Features toxic effect: petroleum products
Absence or low individual and public risk
Toxic effect: petroleum products - what does this mean
Toxic effects of petroleum products occur when the body is exposed to petroleum-based chemicals, such as gasoline, diesel, and kerosene, either through inhalation or skin contact. these chemicals can cause irritation and inflammation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, and can lead to more serious health issues if left untreated.
What happens during the disease - toxic effect: petroleum products
Toxic effects of petroleum products occur due to the inhalation or ingestion of petroleum products, leading to irritation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. this irritation can cause inflammation, which can lead to a variety of symptoms, such as coughing, wheezing, nausea, vomiting, and difficulty breathing. in severe cases, petroleum product poisoning can lead to organ damage and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Blood tests
- Urine tests
- Liver function tests
- Kidney function tests
- Chest X-rays
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Ultrasound
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce the toxic effect of petroleum products.
- Administer activated charcoal to absorb the toxins.
- Prescribe oral chelating agents to bind to the toxins.
- Prescribe topical corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.
- Prescribe antibiotics to prevent secondary infection.
- Prescribe antiemetics to reduce nausea and vomiting.
- Prescribe bronchodilators to reduce airway obstruction.
- Prescribe diuretics to reduce fluid accumulation.
- Prescribe respiratory support to improve oxygenation.
- Prescribe fluids to reduce dehydration.
- Prescribe laxatives to reduce constipation.
- Prescribe analgesics to reduce pain.
- Provide wound care to prevent infection.
- Provide psychological support to reduce anxiety.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Toxic effect: petroleum products - Prevention
The best way to prevent the toxic effects of petroleum products is to reduce exposure to them. this can be done by wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling petroleum products, using appropriate ventilation and containment when working with them, and properly disposing of any petroleum product waste.