%0 Journal Article %A B. Michelle Sweeting %D 2013 %J International Journal of Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences %B World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology %I Open Science Index 78, 2013 %T Mass Casualty Acute Pepper Spray Inhalation Respiratory Effect Severity %U https://publications.waset.org/pdf/1773 %V 78 %X 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 %P 255 - 258