Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Acetone

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Alternative Names

Dimethyl formaldehyde poisoning; Dimethyl ketone poisoning; Nail polish remover poisoning


Symptoms
  • Cardiovascular system
    • Low blood pressure
  • Gastrointestinal system
    • Nausea
    • Pain in belly area (abdomen)
    • Person may have a fruity odor
    • Sweet taste in mouth
    • Vomiting
  • Nervous system
    • Acting as if drunk
    • Coma
    • Drowsiness
    • Stupor
  • Respiratory system
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Slowed breathing rate
    • Shortness of breath
  • Urinary system
    • Increased need to urinate


Review Date: 09/29/2009
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)