Mild cases may be evaluated in the emergency room, but may not require hospital admission.
People with moderate and severe cases are normally admitted to the hospital, occasionally to intensive care. Hospital treatment may include:
Most children who drink or inhale hydrocarbon products and develop chemical pneumonitis recover fully following treatment. Highly toxic hydrocarbons may lead to rapid respiratory failure and death.
If you know or suspect that your child has swallowed or inhaled a hydrocarbon product, take them to the emergency room immediately. DO NOT use ipecac to induce vomiting.