A CLINICAL CASE OF ACUTE PHENOL INTOXICATION AS AN OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE: BASIC REGULATORY DOCUMENTS

Abstract. Introduction. Phenol (hydroxybenzene) can cause acute poisoning that may occur through inhalation of its high concentrations or from skin contact. Acute intoxication is manifested by damaging the central nervous system with the development of cerebral disorders. Changes in the blood can manifest as redistributive leukocytosis. Aim of the study is to analyze the clinical observation of a patient with acute phenol poisoning who was admitted at the Department of Toxicology in City Clinical Hospital No. 7 named after M.N. Sadykov. Materials and Methods. Patient I. was taken by an ambulance team from enterprise N, where, while working with phenol and wearing personal protective equipment, he received a chemical injury in contact with the substance. Results and Discussion. At the admission time, the condition was assessed as stable and severe. Final diagnosis by ICD-10: T54.0: Toxic effect: Phenol and phenol homologues. Complications of the underlying disease: Toxic encephalopathy. Primary intoxication delirium. Concomitant diseases: Chemical burn with phenol (acid) of the 1st degree on an area of 6% of the body surface. Conclusions. To resolve the issue of occupational disease and examine his/her professional aptitude, the employee must be sent to the City Center of Occupational Disease within the structure of the City Clinical Hospital No. 7.