Dust-Off the ECMO, My Patient Just Inhaled 1,1-difluoroethane

Robert A. Bassett, Michael Kowalski, William J. Borough, Steven J. Walsh

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Abstract

Dust-Off® computer cleaner containing 1,1-difluoroethane (DFE) is frequently cited in cases of inhalation abuse. Malignant cardiac dysrhythmias are a well-recognized complication of DFE toxicity. We describe a patient with prolonged ventricular irritability following DFE inhalation, who was successfully treated with a central α-2 agonist and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Original languageAmerican English
StatePublished - May 13 2015

Disciplines

  • Medicine and Health Sciences

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