title: Pediatric considerations in chemical exposures: are we prepared?
abstract: Manmade disasters have risen over the past decaFde. Specifically, chemical weapons used in acts of aggression pose an increasing threat to our society. These potential disaster situations raise concerns regarding preparedness for both adults and children. This article's purpose is to review general principles of chemical exposure and treatment of specific chemical agents, and to identify specific pediatric considerations involved.
authors.affiliation: *Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA; †Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth Lea
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.forename: Tamara L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D002618:Chemical Warfare; D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents / Q000506:poisoning; D002648:Child; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors / Q000506:poisoning; D003486:Cyanides / Q000506:poisoning; D004189:Disaster Planning; D004630:Emergencies; D004781:Environmental Exposure; D005107:Explosions; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D019570:Inhalation Exposure; D007509:Irritants / Q000506:poisoning; D010372:Pediatrics; D011041:Poisoning / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D023481:Terrorism; D014218:Triage
chemical_list: D002619:Chemical Warfare Agents; D002800:Cholinesterase Inhibitors; D003486:Cyanides; D007509:Irritants