Acetone (Dimethylketone, Propanol)

Acetone, also known as dimethyl ketone or propanol, is a chemical that has selective psychotropic (narcotic) and nephrotoxic effects. It may also cause local irritation. Acetone can cause intoxication, dizziness, weakness, unsteady gait, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, collapse and coma if ingested or inhaled.

In case of acetone poisoning, a decrease in diuresis and the appearance of protein and red blood cells in the urine are possible. When recovering from a comatose state, pneumonia often develops. The lethal dose of acetone is more than 150 ml.

Treatment of acetone poisoning should begin with gastric lavage for ingestion and eye rinsing with water for inhalation poisoning. For inhalation poisoning, oxygen inhalation is also recommended. For forced diuresis with alkalization of the blood, sodium bicarbonate can be used (10-15 g orally or 400-600 ml of a 4% solution intravenously).

In case of acute cardiovascular failure (toxic shock), nephropathy and pneumonia, appropriate treatment must be carried out. To relieve abdominal pain, you can use papaverine, platiphylline and atropine. It is also recommended to follow a gentle diet and take B vitamins (thiamine, pyridoxine, 3 ml of 5% solution) and ascorbic acid (3 ml of 5% solution IM).

In conclusion, acetone is a dangerous chemical that can cause serious consequences if it is ingested or its vapors are inhaled. If you suspect acetone poisoning, you should immediately seek medical help.