Saturday, February, 11, 2012

Propane

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Symptoms

Symptoms depend on the type of contact but may include:

  • Burning sensation
  • Convulsions
  • Cough
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Heartbeat - irregular
  • Heartbeat - rapid
  • Lightheadedness
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Pain and numbness in arms and legs
  • Skin irritation
  • Slow and shallow breathing
  • Unconsciousness
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness

Touching propane results in frostbite -like symptoms.


Review Date: 02/02/2011
Reviewed By: Eric Perez, MD, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. 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)