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Hydrocarbons

Key Concepts Aspiration is the major toxic risk of hydrocarbon poisoning. Hydrocarbons may cause systemic toxicity, burns, cardiac dysrhythmias, altered mentation, and seizures depending upon the specific agent, dose, and duration of exposure. Gastrointestinal decontamination is potentially harmful in cases…