TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Nitrogen mustard hydrochloride-induced acute respiratory failure and myelosuppression: a case report
JO  - Experimental and therapeutic medicine
A1  - Zhang, Xiaojuan
A1  - Zhang, Zhidan
A1  - Chen, Song
A1  - Zhao, Dongmei
A1  - Zhang, Fangxiao
A1  - Hu, Ziwei
A1  - Xiao, Feng
A1  - Ma, Xiaochun
SP  - 1293
EP  - 1296
VL  - 10
IS  - 4
N2  - Nitrogen mustards are chemical agents that are similar to sulfur mustards, with similar toxicities. The present study describes a case of nitrogen mustard-induced acute respiratory failure and myelosuppression in a 33-year-old man. The patient, who was accidentally exposed to nitrogen mustard hydrochloride in a pharmaceutical factory, exhibited severe inhalation injury and respiratory symptoms. Laboratory tests revealed reduced white blood cell counts and lowered platelet levels during the first 6 days after the skin exposure to nitrogen mustard. Following treatment with mechanical ventilation, immunity-enhancing agents and nutritional supplements for 1 month, the patient successfully recovered and was released from hospital.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1792-0981
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3892/etm.2015.2664
ID  - ref1
ER  -