T.
P. Millea, J. O. Kucan, E. Clyde Smoot III
AUTHOR
ABSTRACT
Anhydrous
ammonia is a relatively common cause of chemical injuries.
Most injuries are the result of accidental exposure, frequently
in the course of work. Exposure to anhydrous ammonia may produce
serious injury to the eyes, respiratory system, and integument.
Anhydrous ammonia injuries occurring in a predominantly agricultural
region are reviewed. The pathophysiology of anhydrous ammonia
injury is reviewed. Therapeutic modalities are described.
Guidelines to prevent or minimize injury re delineated.
JOURNAL AND NATIONAL
LIBRARY OF MEDICINE ID#
JOURNAL: J
Burn Care Rehabil. 1989 10(5): 448-453.
Note:
Journal of Burn Care and Rehabilitation.
NLOM ID#:
90009001
.
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