Hydrocarbon aspiration in children
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INTRODUCTION — Hydrocarbons are organic substances that contain carbon and hydrogen; they are liquid at room temperature [1] . All petroleum distillates (eg, kerosene, gasoline, mineral seal oils, and naphtha) are hydrocarbons; however, not all hydrocarbons are petroleum distillates. Hydrocarbons also often are mixed with agents that have systemic toxicity such as camphor, aniline dyes, heavy metals, and pesticides.
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