Y16.99Dagger codeAsterisk code
Poisoning by and exposure to organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours, undetermined intent, unspecified place, during unspecified activity
Poisoning by and exposure to organic solvents and halogenated hydrocarbons and their vapours, undetermined intent
Cited in 3 documents
- GuidelinesAlcoholsEthanol poisoning Ethylene glycol poisoning Methanol poisoning ETHANOL POISONING T51.0 + (X45.99/X65.99/Y15.99) DESCRIPTION Acute poisoning usually presents with: Nausea and vomiting Depression, seizures, coma Hypoglycaemia Hypothermia Hypokalaemia Acidosis Consider other causes for the patient’s condition, including hypoglycaemia and head trauma. GENERAL MEASURES Supportive management aimed at m
- GuidelinesHydrocarbon PoisoningDescription General measures Medicine treatment T52.0 + (X46.99/X66.99/Y16.99) Note: This section does not include information on aromatic hydrocarbons (e.g. benzene, toluene, xylene) often used by glue sniffers to get high. DESCRIPTION Poisoning due to petroleum products, including paraffin, turpentine, petrol, and mineral spirits. Clinical signs include: chemical pneumonitis nausea and vomiting
- GuidelinesIngestion of Caustic SubstancesDescription General measures T54.1A/T54.2/T54.3/T54.9 + (X46.99/X66.99/Y16.99) DESCRIPTION Alkaline: Toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaners, oven cleaners. Acids: Various e.g. domestic descalers. Caustic substances can cause necrosis of the gut mucosa and underlying tissue, resulting in acute perforation (particularly strong alkalis), and possible strictures later (which can occur with acids and al