TY - JOUR
T1 - Pediatric Considerations in Chemical Exposures
T2 - Are We Prepared?
AU - Lynch, Elizabeth Lea
AU - Thomas, Tamara L.
N1 - Pediatr Emerg Care. 2004 Mar;20(3):198-208. Review
PY - 2004/3
Y1 - 2004/3
N2 - Manmade disasters have risen over the past decade. Specifically, chemical weapons used in acts of aggression pose an increasing threat to our society. These potential disaster situations raise concerns regarding preparedness for both adults and children. This article's purpose is to review general principles of chemical exposure and treatment of specific chemical agents, and to identify specific pediatric considerations involved.
AB - Manmade disasters have risen over the past decade. Specifically, chemical weapons used in acts of aggression pose an increasing threat to our society. These potential disaster situations raise concerns regarding preparedness for both adults and children. This article's purpose is to review general principles of chemical exposure and treatment of specific chemical agents, and to identify specific pediatric considerations involved.
KW - Chemical
KW - Weapons of mass destruction
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U2 - 10.1097/01.pec.0000117931.65522.48
DO - 10.1097/01.pec.0000117931.65522.48
M3 - Review article
C2 - 15094583
SN - 0749-5161
VL - 20
SP - 198
EP - 206
JO - Pediatric Emergency Care
JF - Pediatric Emergency Care
IS - 3
ER -