injuries poisoning
Hydrocarbon Poisoning
Treatment of Hydrocarbon Poisoning
Supportive care Avoidance of gastric emptying is not recommended. Patients who do not have Aspiration Pneumonitis and Pneumonia or other symptoms after 4 to 6 hours are discharged. Patients who have symptoms are admitted and treated supportively; antibiotics and corticosteroids are not indicated. Avoid gastric emptying if hydrocarbon ingestion is suspected (sometimes suspected based on odor of breath or clothing) because it increases the risk of hydrocarbon aspiration. 