Presentation
Presented in an easy-to-use double-page spread format, highly bulleted and concise, the Oxford Desk Reference: Toxicology is ideal for quick referral when an acute problem arises. [books.google.com]
When all areas have been cleaned, determine if any residue is present by inspecting each room individually. [cmmonline.com]
Story County Sheriff Paul Fitzgerald said there were three types of chemicals used by the various law enforcement agencies present in the Veishea riot — CN, CS, and OC. [iowastatedaily.com]
However, other risk factors may be present in individual cases which may independently increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcome. [medicinesinpregnancy.org]
Respiratoric
- Cough
The soldiers can be seen coughing, rubbing their eyes and retching after they are released from the chamber. [dailymail.co.uk]
Others said people were coughing up blood and collapsing. This has led some to suggest the Egyptian security forces have been using stronger forms of the gas. [bbc.com]
Tear gases irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs, and cause tearing, coughing, burning, and stinging sensations, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. [mentalfloss.com]
Health Risks of Tear Gas Contact/Exposure: Tear gasses irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs, and cause tearing, coughing, burning, and stinging sensations, chest tightness and difficulty breathing. [titankc.com]
— Julie Bosman (@juliebosman) August 17, 2014 We heard numerous other people in the distance coughing and crying -it was TEAR GAS. This isn't some conspiracy folks. [blackbag.gawker.com]
Gastrointestinal
- Vomiting
At higher concentrations, exposure can cause stomach irritation leading to vomiting and diarrhea. Cleanup is essential and tear gas clean-up is not a cleaning job to try to do on your own. [titankc.com]
In some cases there can be mucus secretion, nausea and vomiting, also burning sensations on the body in places touched by the hands. Recovery quickly follows after an affected person is immersed in fresh air. [pbs.org]
Some people vomit after being gassed, he said. The most common kind of tear gas used in riot control is called CS. It's a solid that is shot through an aerosol, so it becomes a gas, Jordt said. [usatoday.com]
Exposure to field concentrations may cause nausea and vomiting and prolonged exposure to CS on skin may cause severe irritation and blistering. Incapacitation is caused by the individual's inability to see or preoccupation with the agent's effects. [globalsecurity.org]
This causes a victim to feel an intense burning sensation, excess salivation, excess mucous production, and even vomiting. Therefore, pepper spray should be used wisely. [bcachemistry.wordpress.com]
- Nausea
Also accompanied with CS is nausea, tightness of chest and burning sensation of the skin along with fear & panic. Like CN, CS relies on pain compliance. [sabrered.com]
In some cases there can be mucus secretion, nausea and vomiting, also burning sensations on the body in places touched by the hands. Recovery quickly follows after an affected person is immersed in fresh air. [pbs.org]
Exposure to field concentrations may cause nausea and vomiting and prolonged exposure to CS on skin may cause severe irritation and blistering. Incapacitation is caused by the individual's inability to see or preoccupation with the agent's effects. [globalsecurity.org]
Headaches, nausea, dizziness, clumsiness, drowsiness – effects similar to those of drinking alcohol. At high levels it can cause unconsciousness and death. [healthkenya.co.ke]
Patients may complain of blindness because of the intense tearing and blepharospasm, but patients who can physically open their eyes have no significant change in visual acuity Other manifestations are as follows: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur [emedicine.medscape.com]
Cardiovascular
- Chest Pain
Experts agree that typical effects of common forms of tear gas are a burning, watery sensation in the eyes, difficulty breathing, chest pain, excessive saliva and skin irritation. Heavy exposure can also induce vomiting. [bbc.com]
Typically, the effects kick in after around 30 seconds, and include a burning, watery sensation in the eyes, difficulty breathing, chest pain, excessive saliva and skin irritation. [independent.co.uk]
Eyes
- Blepharospasm
Eye involvement may include the following: Ocular pain, tearing, and severe blepharospasm are common; at high concentrations, 2-chloroacetophenone (CN) is known to cause corneal epithelial damage and chemosis. [emedicine.medscape.com]
The researchers also recommended using it as a prophylaxis to reduce or prevent lacrimation, eye irritation, and blepharospasm. 3. [democrati.net]
The effects of exposure to tear gas( esp;excessive lacrimation, blepharospasm) are usually short-lived (30-60 minutes) after the person has been removed from the source and decontaminated. Effects on skin may take longer to improve. [doctorslounge.com]
The eye is the most sensitive organ in riot control because CS causes epiphora, blepharospasm, a burning sensation, and visual problems. [gutsandgore.co.uk]
Weapons Convention of 1997 The gas was notably used in Ferguson, Missouri during the recent disturbances there in 2014 The American Library of Medicine says of its effects: 'The eye is the most sensitive organ in riot control because CS causes epiphora, blepharospasm [dailymail.co.uk]
- Excessive Tearing
Symptoms of Tear Gas Exposure stinging and burning of the eyes, nose, mouth, and skin excessive tearing blurred vision runny nose salivation (drooling) exposed tissue may develop a rash and a chemical burn coughing and difficulty breathing, including [thoughtco.com]
It can create excessive tearing, conjunctivitis, uncontrolled blinking (blepharospasm) and a sensation of burning and pain at initial exposure. Pulmonary edema (ARDS) and/or diffuse airway lesions on human would be lethal after CS inhalation. [link.springer.com]
Immediate signs and symptoms of exposure to a riot control agent People exposed to riot control agents may experience some or all of the following symptoms immediately after exposure: Eyes: excessive tearing, burning, blurred vision, redness Nose: runny [emergency.cdc.gov]
How They Affect Humans: Both tear gas and pepper spray are skin irritants, causing burning pain and excess drainage from eyes, nose, mouth and breathing passages. [crookedbough.com]
- Eye Pain
sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing, pain in the eyes, and temporary blindness. [en.wikipedia.org]
Strong lacrimator with redness of eyes, eye pain, and blepharospasm. High dose may produce chemical injury to eye. Significant nasal discharge. [democrati.net]
- Conjunctival Injection
Conjunctival injection and periorbital edema may be noted More serious and even permanent eye injuries (eg, corneal abrasions, foreign bodies) can be caused by tear gas particles, other foreign particles, or the blast injury itself. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Workup
Clinical and laboratory workup did not detect any of the evidence pertaining to cyanide poisoning. No fatality was recorded in the studied series. [scitechnol.com]
Treatment
Boxed definitions, case scenarios, and treatment algorithms are included. The concluding chapter presents "real world" scenarios to run tactical teams through and lists recommended training programs and continuing education. [books.google.com]
The CDC recommendations for treatment: [1] Treatment consists of helping the affected person get more oxygen in his or her blood and of stopping agent-caused chemical burns from getting worse. [medic.wikia.com]
Before Practice first aid treatments before the action on each other so: o You get experienced before you need to do treatments during an intense situation. o You know what the treatment feels like. During · Stay calm & focused. [streetmedicqc.blogspot.com]
Tear Gas & Pepper Spray Treatment General Treatment For Tear Gas (CS, CN, CX) and Pepper Spray (OC) Before Practice first aid treatments before the action on each other so: You get experienced before you need to do treatments during an intense situation [angelfire.com]
Epidemiology
Nearly 50 reviews, experimental studies, and human epidemiological studies on tear gas toxicity were critically reviewed. [heathtoxicology.expert]
Tear gas: an epidemiological and mechanistic reassessment. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 2016;1378(1):96-107. Wani M, Lone G, Singh S, et al. Vascular injuries caused by tear gas shells: surgical challenge and outcome. [caracaschronicles.com]
"Tear gas: an epidemiological and mechanistic reassessment". Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences. 1378 (1): 96–107. Bibcode : 2016NYASA1378...96R. doi : 10.1111/nyas.13141. PMC 5096012. [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Additionally, use only one exit to prevent workers from traveling through already-cleaned areas. [cmmonline.com]
You’ll need to remove them to prevent damaging your eyes. If you wear glasses, they will also be covered and sitting right over your nose. [says.com]
Carmel compound prevent any of the inhabitants from exiting? Although the exact answer to this question may never be known, there are at least two reasons why CS probably did not worsen the situation during the seige. [pbs.org]
As with most things, abstinence is the only wholly effective preventative measure. But to those of us who are unlikely to stop protesting altogether, I’ve found a few additional helpful pointers: 1. [berkeleysciencereview.com]
Health Risks of Tear Gas Contact: Skin Irritation Respiratory Problems Motor Control Loss Harm to Eyes, Nose and Throat Death (rare cases) Remediation Services to Prevent Skin Irritation, Respiratory Problems and More Long term effects and health risks [biorecovery.com]