Clinical Review
Inhalation of Baby Powder
Emergency Medicine. 2011 January;43(1):17-20
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Lewis S. Nelson, MD (Series Editor), and Fiona M. Garlich, MD
An 11-month boy inhales talcum powder and presents with acute pulmonary injury. Details of the case are discussed, along with symptoms, pathophysiology, and treatment of this type of injury.