[Acute hexogen poisoning after occupational exposure, report of 2 cases]
Testud, F; Glanclaude, J; Imperatori, J; Le Meur, B; Descotes, J
| HERO ID | 630135 |
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| In Press | No |
| Year | 1996 |
| Title | [Acute hexogen poisoning after occupational exposure, report of 2 cases] |
| Authors | Testud, F; Glanclaude, J; Imperatori, J; Le Meur, B; Descotes, J |
| Journal | Archives des Maladies Professionnelles, de Médecine du Travail et de Sécurité Sociale |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Page Numbers | 342-346 |
| Abstract | Two cases of hexogen-induced seizures after occupational exposure in a French explosive factory are described. The workers were hand-sieving large amounts of dry hexogen powder, for 4 and 6 hours respectively. Recurrent seizures occurred despite anticonvulsant therapy, 6 and 2 hours after admission, respectively. E.E.G., C.T. scan and M.R.I. were normal in the first patient as was E.E.G. in the second; both recovered uneventfully. Previous cases were found after a retrospective study of the factory's medical records. The available toxicological data on this rare occupational poisoning are reviewed. |
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| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | French |
| Is Qa | No |
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