TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1979//
TI  - Acute chlorine gas exposure
JO  - Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians
A1  - Hedges, J. R.
A1  - Morrissey, W. L.
SP  - 59
EP  - 63
VL  - 8
IS  - 2
N2  - 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.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0361-1124
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -