Presentation
The activity tests revealed that both catalysts presented an excellent activity in catalytic destruction of CB showing 90% conversion below 210 °C. [pubs.rsc.org]
Clinical presentation Inhalation of chlorine gas. Symptoms are rapid in onset owing to the relatively high water solubility of chlorine. Immediate burning of the eyes, nose, and throat occurs, accompanied by coughing. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Entire Body System
- Disability
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Treatment
According to the CDC, there is no antidote for chlorine exposure, and treatment involves supportive care such as inhaled breathing treatments. Difficulty breathing was among one of the initial symptoms reported at the scene. [eu.usatoday.com]
As long as you understand the warning signs and symptoms of chlorine poisoning, though, you should be able to go straight to a CareWell urgent care center for prompt and affordable treatments. [carewellurgentcare.com]
Sixty-seven persons were injured. [1] [12] In Nigeria, eight people died in a July 2015 explosion of a chlorine gas storage tank at a water treatment plant in Jos. [13] In July 2017, in Iran, at least 475 people, including nine firemen, suffered respiratory [en.wikipedia.org]
Treatment Emergency and supportive measures Inhalation of chlorine gas Immediately give humidified supplemental oxygen. [accessmedicine.mhmedical.com]
Epidemiology
Smoking or pre-existing lung conditions like asthma appear to increase the risk of long term complications. [1] Epidemiology [ edit ] In 2014, the American Association of Poison Control Centers reported that about 6000 exposures to chlorine gas in the [en.wikipedia.org]
Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, exposure to dangerous levels of the chemical can cause blurred vision; burning pain, redness and blisters on the skin; a burning sensation in the nose, throat and eyes; coughing; chest tightness; difficulty [eu.usatoday.com]
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This article incorporates public domain material from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document "Public Health Consequences from Hazardous Substances Acutely Released During Rail Transit --- South Carolina, 2005; Selected States, 1999--2004 [en.wikipedia.org]