Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Gobar Gas-An Unintended Occupational Hazard!!

Authors: Shetti NA*, Singla B and Lendal SP

DOI: 10.23880/accmj-16000158

Volume 4, Issue 3

Abstract

The gobar gas is a biogas with various advantages to common man especially in a developing country. It reduces the pollution, fuel import bill, prevents deforestations and improves living standards in rural areas. Unfortunately, there are occupation related injuries which are seen with gobar gas plant. The gas has highest concentration of methane (50-75%), which may cause life-threatening problems like acute toxic pneumonitis when inhaled. Here, we report a case of accidental occupational injury due to gobar gas to a 35 -year-old male patient and its successful management in the intensive care unit.

Keywords: Acute respiratory distress; Methane; Occupational hazard

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