Citation

Hedges JR, Morrissey WL. JACEP 1979; 8(2): 59-63.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, American College of Emergency Physicians, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

439544

Abstract

The heavy use of chlorine gas in industry and water purification poses the constant threat of mass gas exposure. In a recent experience with a chlorine gas disaster involving over 100 patients, 64, including six subsequently requiring admission, were treated in the main emergency unit facility. The remainder were triaged to a safe area away from the emergency unit with instructions for symptomatic treatment. Injuries were limited to four organ systems: pulmonary, gastrointestinal, ophthalmic, and cutaneous. Current treatment methods are compared with those in the literature and a protocol for management provided.

Language: en