CS gas--implications for the anaesthetist

S T Bhattacharya; A W Hayward

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1993.tb07424.x

CS gas--implications for the anaesthetist

Anaesthesia. 1993 Oct;48(10):896-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1993.tb07424.x.

Authors

S T Bhattacharya¹, A W Hayward

Affiliation

¹ Department of Anaesthesia, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex.

PMID: 8238834
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1993.tb07424.x

Abstract

Although the use of CS gas is illegal in the UK, an occasional patient exposed to its effects may be seen. We report the problems experienced with the anaesthetic management of such a patient.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Anesthesia, General*
Anesthesiology
Humans
Male
Medical Staff, Hospital
Occupational Diseases / chemically induced*
Occupational Exposure
Wounds, Stab / surgery
o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile / adverse effects*

Substances

o-Chlorobenzylidenemalonitrile