Abstract

PURPOSE: Chlorine is a chemical with widespread industrial use. Chlorine gas was used as a weapon in the first World War with devastating consequences. More recently, attempts at weaponizing chlorine have been made during attacks with vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIEDs) in Iraq. We report our experience with the care of nine patients who suffered acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) following chlorine gas exposure.

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