Effectiveness of morphine in non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema due to chlorine gas inhalation.

Authors :: Pino F
Puerta H
D'Apollo R
Ferrer M
Arias I
Irastorza IM
Ramirez MS
Source :: Veterinary and human toxicology [Vet Hum Toxicol] 1993 Feb; Vol. 35 (1), pp. 36.
Publication Year :: 1993
Abstract: We report the case of an 11-yr-old boy who developed a non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema following inhalation of chlorine gas at a swimming pool. Rapid clinical improvement was noted after i.v. administration of morphine.

Subjects :: Child
Humans
Male
Pulmonary Edema chemically induced
Chlorine adverse effects
Environmental Exposure adverse effects
Morphine therapeutic use
Pulmonary Edema drug therapy

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