title: What diagnostic tools are available to document death by H2S exposure?
abstract: The Occupational Medicine Forum is prepared by the ACOEM Occupational and Environmental Medical Practice Committee and does not necessarily represent an official ACOEM position. The Forum is intended for health professionals and is not intended to provide medical or legal advice, including illness prevention, diagnosis or treatment, or regulatory compliance. Such advice should be obtained directly from a physician and/or attorney.
authors.forename: Atkinson W
authors.initials: AW
authors.lastname: Longmire
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boivin
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Eaton
authors.forename: Rosemary K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Sokas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000175:diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005739:Gas Poisoning / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000652:urine; D006801:Humans; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013885:Thiosulfates / Q000097:blood* / Q000652:urine*
chemical_list: D013885:Thiosulfates; D006862:Hydrogen Sulfide