A Rare Toxic Agent in the Emergency Department: Sulphur Hexafluoride

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Akdemir H. U., Çalışkan F., Katı C., Duran L., Turkoz B., Yavuz Y.

JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS, vol.5, no.3, pp.75-77, 2014 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 5 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/jaemcr.2014.46693
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE CASE REPORTS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.75-77
  • Keywords: Sulphur hexafluoride, intoxication, emergency service
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Although sulfur hexafluoride (SF-6) is considered biologically inert, it may cause asphyxia and death, replacing oxygen. SF-6 is used in many areas, varying from medical devices to the aerospace industry.