Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution Treated with Conservative Management
Joint Authors
Samuels, Cheryl
McDonald, Mark
Mosquera, Ricardo A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-05-18
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) electrolyte solution, Golytely, is an osmotic laxative commonly used in preoperative bowel cleansing.
In this case report, a 9-year-old boy developed aspiration pneumonitis following accidental infusion of PEG solution into his right lung following migration of his nasogastric tube (NGT).
Hypoxemia and tachypnea without respiratory failure were observed after infusion.
Because PEG is a nonabsorbable toxic material, previous case reports have advocated for the performance of bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) in the treatment of PEG pneumonitis.
With close monitoring, our patient was able to be successfully treated without the need for invasive interventions including BAL or intubation.
Generalizations about PEG absorption in the lung based on its permeability in the gastrointestinal tract should not deter the use of more conservative treatment in the appropriate patient.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mosquera, Ricardo A.& McDonald, Mark& Samuels, Cheryl. 2014. Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution Treated with Conservative Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505131
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mosquera, Ricardo A.…[et al.]. Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution Treated with Conservative Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505131
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mosquera, Ricardo A.& McDonald, Mark& Samuels, Cheryl. Aspiration Pneumonitis Caused by Polyethylene Glycol-Electrolyte Solution Treated with Conservative Management. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505131
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505131