[Investigation of an acute hydrogen sulfide mixture gas poisoning in a confined space]

Zhonghua Lao Dong Wei Sheng Zhi Ye Bing Za Zhi. 2022 Aug 20;40(8):610-612. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20210808-00388.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Hydrogen sulphide poisoning is an acute poisoning event that occurs frequently in summer. A case of acute hydrogen sulphide poisoning in a confined space in August 2018 was investigated and clinical data were analyzed. This is a typical case of acute hydrogen sulfide gas poisoning in a confined space. The main cause of the accident is the lack of occupational protection and illegal rescue. Among the 5 patients, 3 died, 1 patient had long-term sequelae of nervous system damage such as cortical blindness, and 1 patient was cured.

硫化氢中毒是夏季频发的急性中毒事件,本次报道2018年8月一起密闭空间急性硫化氢混合气体中毒事件进行调查并对临床资料进行分析。本事件是一起典型的密闭空间急性硫化氢混合气体中毒事件,缺乏职业防护违规作业、违规救援是事故发生主要原因。5例患者中3例死亡,1例患者长期遗留皮质盲等神经系统损害后遗症,1例痊愈。.

Keywords: Cortical blindness; Hydrogen sulfide; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Poisoning; Rescue; Work.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents
  • Accidents, Occupational
  • Confined Spaces
  • Gas Poisoning*
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen Sulfide*
  • Poisoning*

Substances

  • Hydrogen Sulfide