E-ISSN 2231-3206 | ISSN 2320-4672

2013, Vol:2,Issue:4

Case Report
  • Indi J Medic Science and P Health.2013; Volume:2(4):1128-1130 doi : 10.5455/ijmsph.2013.220820133
  • SUDDEN DEATH DUE TO VOLUNTARY LIGHTER FLUID INHALATION: A CASE REPORT
  • Umit Tekelioglu, Tarik Ocak, Abdullah Demirhan, Alim Erdem, Vildan Tekelioglu, Hasan Kocoglu

Abstract

The abuse of hydrocarbon by inhalation in adolescent ages has increased in last year due to the euphoric effect it provokes. Butane, which is a kind of hydrocarbon compound, may be abused by inhalation and thus lead to addiction. Inhaling lighter fluid containing butane can cause lung toxicity, brain damage, myocardial effects, and neurologic problems. We reported, in parallel to literature, a 19-year-old patient who inhaled lighter fluid and who presented with lung haemorrhage, hypoxia and acute coronary syndrome.