Death due to adult repiratory distress syndrome following assault with 'Rubber Acid': could it have been averted
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Date
2012
Authors
Fernando, Dinesh M. G.
Kaluarachchi, C. I.
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Adult respiratory distress syndrome and chemical pneumonitis are well documented effects of exposure to chemical fumes. Many organic and non-organic agents cause chemical pneumonitis. The course of the disease depends on the nature of the chemical agent, intensity and duration of the exposure and the interval between exposure and start of treatment. Also the site of damage tends to vary with the gas involved; gases with higher water solubility being effectively scavenged by the upper respiratory mucosa, while insoluble toxic gases have their effects on the lower respiratory mucosa
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Rubber acid , Respiratory Distress Syndrome , Chemical pneumonitis , Acetic acid
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Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law 2012 Vol. 3 No. 1 pp. 13-15