[Prognosis of inhalation-related injuries in accidental release of ammonium and chlorine by the method of dynamic concentration]

Med Tr Prom Ekol. 2000:(8):10-6.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The article deals with new approaches to evaluate casualty effect of accidental chemical release exemplified by common and dangerous industrial chemicals ammonium and chlorine. Dynamic concentration method considers effects of high concentrations inducing instant reflex cardiac and respiratory arrest as well as lesions caused by variable toxic doses.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational*
  • Ammonia / adverse effects*
  • Ammonia / analysis*
  • Chemical Industry
  • Chlorides / adverse effects*
  • Chlorides / analysis*
  • Hazardous Waste / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Inhalation Exposure / adverse effects*
  • Occupational Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Exposure / adverse effects
  • Prognosis
  • Severity of Illness Index

Substances

  • Chlorides
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Ammonia