Toxicology
- Hydrocarbons have been broadly classified into two types based on their clinical effects:
- 1) Hydrocarbons with predominantly aspiration potential: clinical effects are typically limited to direct pulmonary damage and subsequent inflammation. Examples include volatile hydrocarbons such as kerosene, gasoline, naphtha, and mineral seal oil.
- 2) Hydrocarbons with systemic toxicity plus aspiration potential: Systemic effects most commonly include . . .
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