[Phosgene poisoning: analysis of cases].
On April 9, 1998, there was a break-down in the Chemical Plant ZACHEM S.A. in Bydgoszcz, which resulted in two cases of lethal phosgene poisoning. Over ten years have passed since that accident. During that period there were new cases of exposure to phosgene, however, all of the victims recovered completely. The aim of this paper was to present stages and symptoms of phosgene poisoning and discuss the undertaken procedures, which led to the recovery of people exposed to toxic effect of phosgene.
Solińska-Lewna
Beata
B
Oddział Anestezjologii i Intensywnej Terapii, Wielospecjalistyczny Szpital Miejski, Bydgoszcz. beatalewna@wp.pl
Hermelin
Aleksander
A
D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D000393:Air Pollutants / Q000506:poisoning; D002617:Chemical Industry / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004784:Environmental Monitoring; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010705:Phosgene / Q000506:poisoning*; D011044:Poland; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012307:Risk Factors
D000393:Air Pollutants; D010705:Phosgene