Acute silver poisoning through inhalation.

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Acute silver poisoning through inhalation.

Bull Inst Marit Trop Med Gdynia, 34: 3-4, 1983, 199-203


Abstract: The paper presented a case of acute occupational poisoning with silver vapours. The course of the ailment was very serious. The clinical picture corresponded to the syndrome of the "shock lung"--with extreme respiratory insufficiency. The treatment included administration of steroids, heparin, antibiotics and controlled respiration with a positive endexpiratory pressure (PEEP). The patient was completely cured and fully regained physical fitness. Our observation seems to shake the hitherto predominant view of non-toxicity of metallic silver or its vapours.; Forycki Z; Zegarski W; Bardzik J; Swica P

Language of Publication: English
Country of Publication: POLAND
Unique Identifier: 85226949

MeSH Heading (Major): Argyria [*CO], Occupational Diseases [*CI], Respiratory Insufficiency [*CI]
MeSH Heading: Adult, Case Report, Human, Male