ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 6

Death Following Crude Oil Aspiration
Martinez-Ruiz, D
Chemists and head, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

Angeles Rodriguez, M
Head and pathologist, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

Menéndez, M
Chemists and head, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

Paz Giménez, M
Chemists and head, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

Repetto, M
Director, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

del Carmen Martinez, M
Head and pathologist, Instituto Nacional de Toxicologia,

(Received 4 October 1990; accepted 24 October 1990)

Abstract

This is a report on three deaths following oil aspiration by workers in petrol tankers. Lung aspiration was demonstrated by the presence of a yellowish-brown material in the alveolar spaces, which was difficult to identify by optic microscopy. Volatile hydrocarbons from petroleum were identified in lung samples by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, petroleum products, aspiration, oil, lung aspiration

Paper ID: JFS13143J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS13143J
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