title: CS exposure--clinical effects and management.
abstract: The number of people exposed to CS spray presenting to accident and emergency departments is on the increase. Its effects, though usually minor and short lived, involve several systems and can occasionally be life threatening. It is therefore important that staff are able to manage these patients and know when and how to protect themselves and others from further contamination.
authors.affiliation: Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Worthington
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Nee
mesh_terms: D004064:Digestive System / Q000187:drug effects; D004630:Emergencies; D005123:Eye / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000187:drug effects; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects; D013665:Tear Gases / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009763:o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D013665:Tear Gases; D009763:o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile