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*Supportive care after removal from the contaminated environment. | *Supportive care after removal from the contaminated environment. | ||
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Revision as of 22:26, 29 May 2024
Background
- N2O4 (NTO) is used as a propellant.
- In 1975 three astronauts on the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project were exposed to NTO during reetry and treated for pulmonary edema and chemical pneumonitis[1]
Clinical Features
- Eye burning and tearing
- Cutaneous pruritis
- Shortness of breath
- Cough
- Pulmonary edema
Differential Diagnosis
Evaluation
- Xray (if available)
Management
- Supportive care after removal from the contaminated environment.
Disposition
See Also
References
- ↑ Apollo-Soyuz Test Project Incident https://doctorzebra.com/drz/s_medhx.html#ASTP_incident