Pneumonia in a Teenager Hiding a Fire-Eating Stunt.
Administration, Intravenous
Adolescent
Anti-Bacterial Agents
/ administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
/ administration & dosage
Fires
Humans
Hydrocarbons
/ adverse effects
Inhalation
Male
Methylprednisolone
/ administration & dosage
Pneumonia, Aspiration
/ chemically induced
Self-Injurious Behavior
/ diagnosis
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
/ methods
Treatment Outcome
Journal
Pediatric emergency care
ISSN: 1535-1815
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Emerg Care
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 8507560
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Aug 2019
Aug 2019
Historique:
pubmed:
7
12
2017
medline:
29
1
2020
entrez:
7
12
2017
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Pneumonia in children due to hydrocarbon aspiration is usually the result of an uncommon accidental event. However, an acute and severe type of pneumonia induced by hydrocarbon aspiration is occasionally experienced by entertainers known as fire-eaters. Different approaches to treat fire-eater's pneumonia appear in the literature. Although there is no consensus regarding the management of this condition, the use of antibiotic therapy is well recognized and recommended by some, whereas others recommend only supportive treatment. Steroids are indicated in severe cases.Here, we report the case of a boy who developed severe pneumonia after inhaling hydrocarbons during an attempt to mimic a fire-eater show. Slow resolution was achieved after broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy in addition to systemic and inhaled steroids and physiotherapy.
Identifiants
pubmed: 29210888
doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000001316
doi:
Substances chimiques
Anti-Bacterial Agents
0
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
0
Hydrocarbons
0
Methylprednisolone
X4W7ZR7023
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM