Naphthalene: Difference between revisions
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==Mechanism of toxicity== | ==Mechanism of toxicity== | ||
GI upset | *GI upset | ||
CNS stimulation | *CNS stimulation | ||
Hemolysis (especially in G6PD deficiency) | *Hemolysis (especially in G6PD deficiency) | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Revision as of 21:48, 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