Toxic Effects of Tear Gas on an Infant Following Prolonged Exposure

• 1972

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• Sungmin Park; Samuel Giammona
PMID: 4554617DOI: https://doi.org/10.1001/archpedi.1972.02110090115018

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This journal article describes the harmful effects of tear gas on a baby after being exposed for a long time. Tear gas is often used to control crowds, but it can be very dangerous, especially for young children. The infant in the study experienced serious health problems because of the exposure. It highlights how important it is to protect vulnerable people like infants from such chemicals and suggests that more care should be taken when using tear gas in areas where families might be present.

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Focus Area: CBRNE

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Keywords: Benzene Derivatives; omega-Chloroacetophenone; Infant; Leukocytosis; Malonates; Nitriles; Pneumonia; Respiratory System; Tear Gases; Radiography

Institutions: University of California, San Diego

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