A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to chlorine gas inhalation is a rare yet critical condition that can lead to severe respiratory failure if not managed promptly. This case report presents a 43-year-old male who developed ARDS after accidental exposure to chlorine gas during pool...
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| description | Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to chlorine gas inhalation is a rare yet critical condition that can lead to severe respiratory failure if not managed promptly. This case report presents a 43-year-old male who developed ARDS after accidental exposure to chlorine gas during pool maintenance. The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly, with symptoms progressing to acute pulmonary edema and severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU). Initial treatment included non-invasive ventilation, but the patient soon required tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Despite the rapid disease progression, the patient responded well to aggressive ICU management, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and pharmacological support. Remarkably, within seven days, the patient fully recovered and was discharged in stable condition. This case highlights the potential for a good prognosis in ARDS due to chlorine gas inhalation compared to other etiologies, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention and specialized care in the ICU. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-64236d77ca8244d2b5488b77ed7f9c5f2025-02-09T05:00:17ZengElsevierRespiratory Medicine Case Reports2213-00712025-01-0153102148A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcomeDung Thai Pham0Bang Ngoc Dao1Dung Tien Nguyen2Ba Van Dang3Dung Tien Le4Hung Manh Do5Loc Tich Hoang6Minh Tuan Ngo7Duong Minh Vu8Intensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamRespiratory Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamRespiratory Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamIntensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamIntensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamIntensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamIntensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet NamRadiology Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Medical Military University, Viet NamIntensive Care, Emergency and Poison Control Center, Military Hospital 103, Vietnam Military Medical University, Viet Nam; Corresponding author.Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) secondary to chlorine gas inhalation is a rare yet critical condition that can lead to severe respiratory failure if not managed promptly. This case report presents a 43-year-old male who developed ARDS after accidental exposure to chlorine gas during pool maintenance. The patient's condition deteriorated rapidly, with symptoms progressing to acute pulmonary edema and severe hypoxemia, requiring immediate transfer to the intensive care unit (ICU). Initial treatment included non-invasive ventilation, but the patient soon required tracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation. Despite the rapid disease progression, the patient responded well to aggressive ICU management, including oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, and pharmacological support. Remarkably, within seven days, the patient fully recovered and was discharged in stable condition. This case highlights the potential for a good prognosis in ARDS due to chlorine gas inhalation compared to other etiologies, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention and specialized care in the ICU.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007124001710ChlorineInhalationExposureARDS |
| spellingShingle | Dung Thai Pham Bang Ngoc Dao Dung Tien Nguyen Ba Van Dang Dung Tien Le Hung Manh Do Loc Tich Hoang Minh Tuan Ngo Duong Minh Vu A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome Respiratory Medicine Case Reports Chlorine Inhalation Exposure ARDS |
| title | A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome |
| title_full | A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome |
| title_fullStr | A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome |
| title_full_unstemmed | A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome |
| title_short | A rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation: Rapid progression with favorable ICU outcome |
| title_sort | rare case of acute respiratory distress syndrome due to chlorine gas inhalation rapid progression with favorable icu outcome |
| topic | Chlorine Inhalation Exposure ARDS |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007124001710 |
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