Ingestion of an explosive material, composition C-4: A report of two cases
Merrill, SL
| HERO ID | 628802 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1968 |
| Title | Ingestion of an explosive material, composition C-4: A report of two cases |
| Authors | Merrill, SL |
| Journal | U.S. Army Vietnam Medical Bulletin |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 8 |
| Page Numbers | 5-11 |
| Abstract | The accidental or intentional ingestion of toxic substances frequently results in life threatening complications of various types. Frequently, the nature of the offending substance is unknown to the physician who must care for the critically ill or potentially critically ill patient. The following case reports describe two patients who, while intoxicated with ethanol, ingested unknown quantities of Composition C-4, a plastic-type explosive. This substance is widely available in Vietnam. Since there have been no previous reports in the literature of ingestion of this substance, the two cases are reported in some detail. Comments are made about the composition and chemical structure of C-4 together with a brief discussion of known toxic effects of some of its breakdown products. |
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