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Accidental Aspiration of Diesel during Siphoning Causing Chemical Pneumonitis
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Diesel is a form of hydrocarbon commonly used as fuel in transport vehicles. In developing countries like India, manual siphoning of diesel is a common practice by mechanics and drivers. Aspiration of any hydrocarbon compound is lethal and can lead serious complications like chemical pneumonitis and even death. There is paucity of available data regarding diesel siphoning causing chemical pneumonitis and its future consequences. Here we are reporting a case of 38 year old male mechanic presenting after accidental aspiration of diesel while siphoning. He was managed empirically with injectable antibiotics and steroids and was discharged after 10 days in asymptomatic condition.
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Hydrocarbon, Diesel, Chemical Pneumonitis, Siphoning.
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