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Paul, C., Lechleuthner, A. and Luettecke, D. (2011). Pulmonary edema and tension pneumothorax following suicidal attempt with a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher. Notfall Rettungsmed., 14 (6). S. 483 - 488. NEW YORK: SPRINGER. ISSN 1436-0578

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Abstract

The case of a 56-year-old man is reported who inhaled carbon dioxide from a fire extinguisher with suicidal intent which resulted in pulmonary edema and tension pneumothorax. Because carbon dioxide displaces oxygen, oxygenation has to be primarily secured while considering self-protection. Additionally it should be considered that carbon dioxide is released from the extinguisher under high pressure and at an extremely low temperature so that symptoms of barotrauma and cryotrauma have to be expected. The lesson to be learnt from this is that in cases of intoxication not only the agents but the kinetics of incorporation have to be considered.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Paul, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Lechleuthner, A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Luettecke, D. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-487707
DOI:	10.1007/s10049-011-1458-4
Journal or Publication Title:	Notfall Rettungsmed.
Volume:	14
Number:	6
Page Range:	S. 483 - 488
Date:	2011
Publisher:	SPRINGER
Place of Publication:	NEW YORK
ISSN:	1436-0578
Language:	German
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language NONINVASIVE VENTILATION; NEEDLE; PATHOGENESIS; THORACOSTOMY; PREVENTION; PRESSURE Multiple languages Emergency Medicine Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/48770