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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 8, Iss. 9, 11, April 2013

Hydrogen sulphide inhalational toxicity at a petroleum refinery in Sri Lanka: a case series of seven survivors following an industrial accident and a brief review of medical literature

Shivanthan MC, Perera H, Jayasinghe S, Karunanayake P, Chang T, Ruwanpathirana S, Jayasinghe N, De Silva Y, Jayaweerabandara D.

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This case series details clinical observations in 7 survivors of accidental hydrogen sulphide inhalation toxicity at a petroleum refinery in Sri Lanka. One survivor developed status epilepticus and severe neurotoxicity whilst another survivor developed delayed respiratory failure; both patients required intensive care management. One victim manifested mild bronchospasms in the immediate post-exposure period and another developed mild perioral numbness 2 days following the exposure. A brief literature review explores the manifestations, pathophysiology and available modalities of treatment of hydrogen sulphide inhalation toxicity.

Keywords

H2S, Hydrogen Sulfide/Sulphide, Industrial accident, Inhalation, Petroleum, Toxicity

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Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology. Vol. 8, Iss. 9, 11, April 2013

Hydrogen sulphide inhalational toxicity at a petroleum refinery in Sri Lanka: a case series of seven survivors following an industrial accident and a brief review of medical literature

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