TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Inhalation injury after capsaicin exposure
JO  - Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association
A1  - Miller, James Jason
A1  - Skolnick, Judah
SP  - 103
EP  - 105
VL  - 104
IS  - 3
N2  - Pepper spray is defined as a non-lethal agent used in riot control and personal self-defense. Oleoresin capsicum (OC), derived from the fruit of plants in the Capsicum genus, commonly referred to as hot peppers or chilies, is the active agent used in many of these defense sprays. Although generally assumed to be safe and effective, the consequences of OC cannot be predicted with certainty. Nationwide there have been numerous reports of pepper spray-related injuries, including officers injured in pepper spray-related training exercises. This report details one officer's experience.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0023-0294
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -