Open AccessGlycopyrrolate in toxic exposure to ammonia gas
Author(s) -
Asheesh Bhalla,
Sushil Mahi,
Navneet Sharma,
Shivani Singh
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of emergencies, trauma and shock
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.313
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 0974-519X
pISSN - 0974-2700
DOI - 10.4103/0974-2700.76830
Subject(s) - ammonia , odor , liquid ammonia , glycopyrrolate , chemistry , refrigeration , accidental , waste management , ammonia gas , environmental chemistry , environmental science , toxicology , anesthesia , organic chemistry , medicine , engineering , mechanical engineering , atropine , biology , physics , acoustics
Ammonia (NH(3)) is a highly water-soluble, colorless, irritant gas with a unique pungent odor. Liquid ammonia stored under high pressure is still widely used for refrigeration in cold stores used for storing grains. Severe toxicity may occur following accidental exposure. We report an interesting case of accidental exposure to ammonia treated with glycopyrrolate along with other supportive measures.