@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1773,
	  title     = {Mass Casualty Acute Pepper Spray Inhalation Respiratory Effect Severity},
	  author    = {B. Michelle Sweeting},
	  country	= {},
	  institution	= {},
	  abstract     = {Pepper spray use has gained momentum since 1992
and although the active ingredient is readily available, it is considered
a weapon with restricted use in many regions, including The
Bahamas. In light of controversy in the literature regarding the
severity of presenting respiration complaints among individuals postacute
exposure of pepper spray inhalation, this descriptive case series
study was conducted to assess the respiratory status of persons
evaluated during a mass casualty in The Bahamas. Parameters noted
were patients- demographics and respiration severity determined via
clinical examination findings, disposition and follow-up review of the
20 persons. Their most common complaint was difficulty breathing
post exposure. Two required admission and stayed for },
	    journal   = {International Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences},
	  volume    = {7},
	  number    = {6},
	  year      = {2013},
	  pages     = {255 - 258},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1773},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/78},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 78, 2013},
	}