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Quick Summary:

• Kerosene is a byproduct of petroleum distillation. It is colorless liquid with a distinctive odor that is used as a fuel both domestically and commercially
• Kerosene Poisoning is the accidental or intentional intake of the compound. The intake may be through swallowing kerosene
• The condition is diagnosed based upon the clinical history, combination of signs and symptoms, and additional tests (that may include, in some cases, radiological studies and laboratory tests)

Note:

• In case of an emergency, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for assistance
• In case of poisoning, call National Poison Control Center at 800-222-1222 (or your local poison control center) and follow instructions
• Provide them with information such as dosage, type, strength and time of ingestion of medication, age, weight and general health status of affected individual

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on Kerosene Toxicity?

National Capital Poison Center (USA)
3201 New Mexico Ave, Suite 310 Washington, DC 20016
Administrative Line: (202) 362-3867
Emergency Line: 1 (800) 222-1222
Fax: (202) 362-8377
Email: pc@poison.org
Website: http://www.poison.org

American Association of Poison Control Centers (USA)
515 King St., Suite 510, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 894-1858
Email: info@aapcc.org
Website: http://www.aapcc.org

References and Information Sources used for Kerosene Toxicity:

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002807.htm (accessed on 09/28/2017)

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1010734-treatment (accessed on 09/28/2017)

http://www.boloji.com/index.cfm?md=Content&sd=Articles&ArticleID=16224 (accessed on 09/28/2017)

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm253338.htm (accessed on 09/28/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for Kerosene Toxicity:

Anwar, S., Rahman, A. K. M. N., Houqe, S. A., Moshed, A. K. M. A., Yasmin, L., Saleh, A. S. M., & Mohsin, M. (2014). Clinical profile of kerosene poisoning in a tertiary level hospital in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Journal of Child Health, 38(1), 11-14.

Chaudhary, S. C., Sawlani, K. K., Yathish, B. E., Singh, A., Kumar, S., & Parihar, A. (2014). Pyopneumothorax following kerosene poisoning. Toxicology international, 21(1), 112.

Özyazıcıoğlu, N., Polat, S., & Bıçakcı, H. (2011). The effect of training programs on traditional approaches that mothers use in emergencies. Journal of emergency nursing, 37(1), 79-85.

Aldy, D., Rusdidjas, R., & Siregar, H. (2017). Accidental poisoning in children with special reference to kerosene poisoning. Paediatrica Indonesiana, 18(1-2), 45-50.

Zhang, J., Xiang, P., Zhuo, X., & Shen, M. (2014). Acute poisoning types and prevalence in Shanghai, China, from January 2010 to August 2011. Journal of forensic sciences, 59(2), 441-446.

Vasanthan, M., James, S., Shuba, S., Abhinayaa, J., & Sivaprakasam, E. (2015). Clinical profile and outcome of poisoning in children admitted to a tertiary referral center in South India. Indian Journal of Child Health, 2(4), 187-191.