[Acute exposure to CS tear gas and clinical studies].

Abstract

A case of serious intoxication with CS tear gas (o-chlorobenzylidene-malononitrile) is reported in a previously healthy male subject of 43 years involving pulmonary edema complicated by pneumonia, signs of heart failure and evidence of hepatocellular damage. Comparison with animal and human exposures supports the etiologic and pathogenetic role of CS tear gas in the present case. The pulmonary edema may have been the consequence of unusual conditions of exposure and/or increased individual susceptibility. The question of the "safety" of CS tear gas is discussed.

• Authors: R Krapf, H Thalmann
• Journal: Schweizerische medizinische Wochenschrift (Schweiz Med Wochenschr) Vol. 111 Issue 52 Pg. 2056-60 (Dec 26 1981) ISSN: 0036-7672 [Print] Switzerland
• Vernacular Title: Akute Exposition durch CS-Rauchgas und klinische Beobachtungen.
• PMID: 6800031 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Nitriles
• Tear Gases
• o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile
• Digoxin
• Furosemide

Topics

• Adult
• Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury
• Digoxin (therapeutic use)
• Furosemide (therapeutic use)
• Heart Failure (chemically induced, drug therapy)
• Humans
• Male
• Nitriles (poisoning)
• Pneumonia (chemically induced)
• Pulmonary Edema (chemically induced, drug therapy)
• Tear Gases (poisoning)
• o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile (poisoning)