Acute laryngeal and bronchial obstruction after CS (o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile) gas inhalation
EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY, vol.266, no.2, pp.301-304, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 266 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1007/s00405-008-0653-5
- Journal Name: EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.301-304
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
CS gas (o-chlorobenzylidenemalononitrile) is one of the most commonly used riot agents. 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. We report a case with acute laryngeal and bronchial obstruction due to vocal cord edema and extensive crusting at glottic level, trachea and bronchi. The CS gas was sprayed in a 6 x 6 m(2) closed room, and she was exposed to increased concentration of the gas for 10 s. Surprisingly, her initial symptoms were raised 21 days after CS spray exposure.