Acute pulmonary toxicity linked to use of a leather protector.

Laliberté, M; Sanfaçon, G; Blais, R · Ann Emerg Med · 1995

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Leather protectors are used extensively for waterproofing leather garments. Inhalation exposure to this type of product is usually considered a benign incident. We report two cases of acute pulmonary toxicity associated with the use of a new leather protector recently introduced to the Canadian market. Emergency physicians must be aware of the potential acute toxicity of new leather protectors.

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