Naphthalene: Difference between revisions
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Naphthalene is radiopaque | *Naphthalene is radiopaque | ||
Serum levels are not available | *Serum levels are not available | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
Revision as of 21:47, 3 April 2017
Background
- Common ingredients in toilet bowl deodorizers and moth repellants
Mechanism of toxicity
GI upset CNS stimulation Hemolysis (especially in G6PD deficiency)
Clinical Features
Nausea and vomiting Inhalational exposure can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation
Evaluation
- Clinical history
- Mothball smell around mouth
- Naphthalene is radiopaque
- Serum levels are not available
Management
Support airway and breathing Treat coma and seizures as needed Treat hemolysis with IV hydration and alkalinization of urine Gut emptying and activated charcoal are usually not indicated
References
- Olson, K. Poisoning and Drug Overdose, 1999