Loss of the Eye Claimed That Caused by a Shell of a Tear Gas Case Report
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https://doi.org/10.17986/blm.2014191754Keywords:
gas shells, tear gas, gas bomb, riot control agentAbstract
The tear gas agents, which was produced at 1871, has been used widely as riot control agents since 1990s. The most common effects of such agents are the irritation of the skin and mucosal membranes. Besides these irritant effects, gas shells may also cause traumatic injuries in the case of direct contact. In this report; the findings of a case who claims that he lost his right eye by hitting a gas shell are presented. Their harmful effects are discussed with the light of published reports and aimed to pay attention for dangers that may be caused by these kinds of riot control agents.
Keywords: Gas shells, tear gas, gas bomb, riot control agent
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