Gasoline Ingestion: Risks, Symptoms, and Potential Fatalities

Yes, drinking gasoline can be fatal. Gasoline is a highly flammable hydrocarbon mixture that causes severe damage to the respiratory, digestive, and central nervous systems. It can lead to heart failure and respiratory arrest.

Symptoms of Gasoline Poisoning

• Coughing, choking
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Dizziness, drowsiness, confusion
• Convulsions

Inhalation of vapors also irritates the throat and lungs. Immediate emergency medical attention is critical. Do not induce vomiting; it increases aspiration risk.