Accidental Acute Talcum Powder Inhalation in an Adult: A Rare Case with a Short Review of Literature.
Journal: Indian Journal Of Critical Care Medicine : Peer-Reviewed, Official Publication Of Indian Society Of Critical Care Medicine
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Abstract
Acute talc powder inhalation is very rare in adults, though it is commonly reported in the infants and children. This is a report of a medical student who collapsed following accidental inhalation of talc powder at the college premises. A short review of the symptoms and complications along with the pathophysiology of pulmonary injury in acute talc inhalation also has been discussed over here. How to cite this article: Naik SB, Guruprasad M. Accidental Acute Talcum Powder Inhalation in an Adult: A Rare Case with a Short Review of Literature. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(6):490-491.
Authors
Sadananda Naik, Mamatha Guruprasad