Less Lethal Weapon Injuries

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Application / exposure of aerosol/chemical agents to the skin

 

The individual above was not sprayed directly with chemical agent but had what appeared to be a reaction to his skin from the chemical agent. This subject had urticaria that rapidly traveled to about sixty to seventy percent of his body in less than an hour. This individual did not have any shortness of breath or exhibit any wheezes on auscultation of his lungs, and SPO2 was within normal limits. The patient did not wish to be transported to the local emergency room, but was encouraged to call is primary care physician (PCP)

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