title: [Medical aspects of the lacrimator CS].
abstract: Since the 1960's, CS has become the main riot control agent in use by police and army forces throughout the world. The first post-exposure symptom is a burning sensation in the eyes, nose and throat. At a later stage, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, conjunctivitis, sore throat and salivation appear. These symptoms are followed by chest pain and dry cough, and if the substance is swallowed, it may cause nausea and vomiting. This article reviews the physical properties of CS, the main dispersing techniques, the clinical signs and symptoms of exposure, including information on mutagenicity, carcinogenesis, pregnancy safety, and will introduce guidelines for treatment after exposure.
authors.forename: Arik
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Eisenkraft
authors.forename: Eyal
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Robenshtok
authors.forename: Shai
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Luria
authors.forename: Ariel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hourvitz
mesh_terms: D002637:Chest Pain / Q000139:chemically induced*; D003371:Cough / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D012304:Riot Control Agents, Chemical; D013666:Tears / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D009763:o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile / Q000633:toxicity*
chemical_list: D012304:Riot Control Agents, Chemical; D009763:o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile